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contents October 2018

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Mind Yourself Tips for better ground manners.

BY KELLEY ROCHE

features 34

A Breath of Fresh Air Maintaining and improving ventilation in the barn during the winter.

BY KATHRYN SELINGA

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Hyperkeratosis and Horses A look at mallenders and sallenders in feathered breeds.

BY KANDACE YORK

PHOTO: CLIX PHOTOGRAPHY

Find the perfect outfit for your western class in this month’s Fashion column on page 56.

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October 2018

departments BUILD BETTER. BUILD STRONGER.

BUILD TO LAST.

14 Editor’s Note 16 The In-Gate 20 Best of October 25 Points of Interest 28 Fun Facts 30 Prepurchase Exam 32 Instructor’s Notebook

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THE GYPSY VANNER HORSE HAS taken America by storm and it’s no wonder why. With magical looks of a powerful body framed in a thick, flowing mane, tail, and feather with kindness emanating from his eyes, the Gypsy Vanner stands out in a crowd.

HISTORY

Most are surprised by the fairly short history of the modern Gypsy Vanner Horse. One must look to the people who developed them…nomads who originally moved from the Afghanistan region through Romania and spread through Europe, until eventually settling, as much as they settle, anyway, in the UK. They have maintained their love of color from the Afghan tribes they derive from and speak their own language. They traveled in small groups and families and camped with brightly painted caravans of remarkable workmanship.

The Romani or Gypsy people are a secretive and secluded culture. Long suffering the prejudices of society, they have their own honor, codes, and laws that define their being.

This lifestyle, that has alienated them from regular society, is also a source of their pride. The prejudices have been so strong, they have faced countless persecutions throughout history, to the point of being gathered in concentration camps in Nazi Germany.

During both World Wars, Britain was in need of horses to support the war effort and conscripted strong, able-bodied horses as needed.

Field hunters went to the Calvary.

Farmers lost their plow horses to the artillery. And so did the Gypsy Horse. Dependent on their horses for any kind of transportation and the mobility their culture demanded, the Gypsy people began breeding a smaller cob type with piebald coloring, too striking for the battlefield.

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a variety of looks and body types among them. Most bred “commercial” herds that helped supply the culinary market in Europe, many held back the best for their own “family” herds. They bred what they could find and every family had their own personal likes and dislikes that showed up in their horses. They all wanted a stylish cob to pull the caravan to gatherings. The horse was a status symbol and Gypsies truly love their horses.

By the 1990s, of the estimated 4,000 colored horses of the Gypsy people, about 300 began to emerge with a genetic stability and look that could begin to be defined as a breed.

Americans, with their class-free vision coming from the “land of opportunity,” could see these horses for the stunning animals that they were. A visiting couple was struck by the stature of one such example and fate set them on a path to bring these lovely horses into the spotlight. Dennis and Cindy Thompson spent two years befriending Gypsies, researching their history, and studying their horses. In 1996, they founded a registry called the Gypsy Vanner Horse Society, imported a core group of Vanners, and worked hard to officially introduce the breed to America through their Gypsy Gold Farm.

WHAT MAKES A GYPSY VANNER HORSE?

The Vanner should be “a small Shire with a sweeter head and more hair.” This means they should maintain their “draft” look, ideally 15.2 hands or less, with stout bone and a body that is ready and able to pull a vehicle while carrying a certain refinement. Abundant mane, tail, and feather should accompany this refined power. Optimal conformation for a driving horse includes powerful and correct hindquarters with the ability to step under and drive through a short, strong back.

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head should be well proportioned with a straight or slightly convex profile. Legs are strong and straight with thick, flat bone. The hocks can be slightly angled to allow for better push to drive. Feather should be thick and cover the hoof.

However, these horses are not just about looks. They are as beautiful on the inside as they are on the outside.

Gypsy children were often in charge of taking care of the animals and a Vanner could not “run off with the family home,” so Vanners were bred to be calm, intelligent, and centered.

Nicknamed the “Golden Retriever of the horse world,” they are easy to train (for both good and bad habits, so spoiling them is to be avoided). At first glance, one expects them to be laid-back and sluggish, however, one quickly discovers their willing nature and eagerness to please makes them quite responsive to the aids of both a rider or driver, also known as a whip. When channeled positively, these horses have the heart of any top racehorse.

THE VANNER TODAY

With exponential growth, the Gypsy Vanner breed is making its mark in all aspects of the equine life.

Beginning with just a few classes at fairs and then the Feathered Horse Classic show series, Gypsy Vanner shows are now increasing both in participation and frequency. There, the athletic capabilities of a good driving horse and their willing nature is showcased. They can be seen competing in-hand, showmanship, English, western, trail, and of course, driving. The exceptional intelligence of the Vanner allows this versatility to shine as often the same horse will cross enter in multiple disciplines.

They make wonderful mounts for amateurs and youth, alike.

Vanners can also be found in open competitions like dressage, hunters, eventing, combined driving, extreme trail, and working equitation.

Farms like Soaring High Gypsies, whose

photos accompany this article and grace the cover of this magazine, hope to not only continue to develop a stable base of quality animals but to honor their origins founded in the Gypsy culture. They hope that stallions like WR Scout by Pilot and his offspring, Soaringhigh Angel Wings, represent horses that a Gypsy would be proud to have pulling their caravan.

THE CARE

Obviously, Vanners require extra grooming time. However, most owners have settled on specific products and techniques that work with their needs. Maintaining show ready feather, mane, and tail does take extra time but the results are well worth the effort. Although, complaining about the time it takes can be a point of pride. Usually manes and tails are washed, conditioned, then braided and wrapped in “socks” for protection regularly. The skin around the ankles and fetlocks should be watched for “scratches” that can be hidden by the thick hair. Extra thick hair grows on their bodies as well, requiring frequent and year-round body clipping in warmer climates.

As a draft type, most Vanners are “easy keepers” and helping them stay fit and trim is important for their long-term health.

One thing a Vanner owner must be prepared for is extra time on trails or warm-ups at shows. People will stop to ask about your horse and photo ops will be requested. Your horse will quickly expect to be the center of attention, relishing the rock star status he deserves. Such is the life of a living fairytale.

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Photo of the Month

PHOTO: SHANNON FOOR

What a festive duo!

Shannon Foor sent in this photo of herself and Whiskey, a gelding she adopted from White Bird Appaloosa Rescue.

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From a less than successful start to working under the highest names in the sport, Tik Maynard takes you on his working student journey through Europe, the United States, and Canada.

Written in a style that is easy to read and makes you feel like you’re learning right alongside him, Maynard delves into the importance of horsemanship, competition, and discovering what you can learn from even the smallest sentiments.

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The number 13 is anything but unlucky for three-year-old chestnut Thoroughbred stallion Justify who, in June 2018, became the thirteenth horse in racing history to win the American Triple Crown and will now join 2015 Triple Crown champion American Pharoah as one of Breyer’s greatest commemorative racing collectibles of the century. Breyer will release a collection of portrait models honoring Justify in November 2018, including Traditional (1:9 scale), Classics (1:12 scale), and Stablemates (1:32 scale), as well as a holiday ornament.

“It’s an honor to have Justify join the Breyer stable of champions and to now be able to share him with fans of all ages,” said Elliot Walden, President and CEO of WinStar Farm. WinStar Farm shares ownership of Justify with China Horse Club, Head of Plains Partners, and Starlight Racing.

“Fans of all ages have been calling and messaging our office daily since Justify went wire to wire in the Belmont Stakes, requesting a Breyer Justify model to call their own,” stated Stephanie Macejko, Vice President of Marketing for Breyer. “We’re thrilled to make it a reality!”

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FINAL PREPARATIONS Prepping for finals

ive your tack trunk a uick clean

out to lighten the load before heading out and to make sure you re fully packed. You don t want to get to the most important show of the year and find out you forgot your spurs at home!

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In the winter, the barn should be around five to 10 degrees warmer than outside.

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According to Pennsylvania State University, proper ventilation involves two processes: air exchange and air distribution.

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The University suggests providing four to eight air changes per hour in a barn, meaning the total air in the barn should be replaced every eight to 15 minutes.

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bits & pieces FUN FACTS Fun Facts about the National Horse Show

The National Horse Show

BY TERISÉ COLE

» THE NATIONAL HORSE SHOW (NHS) HAS BEEN HELD AT TWO LOCATIONS

» Eleanora Sears, a national tennis champion who was

known for being one of the leading women athletes of the first half of the 20th century due to excellence in tennis, squash, golf, polo, and horseback riding, was the first woman to ride astride at the NHS in 1915.

» This year, the event is offering a handful of new classes

including the NHS 3'3" Equitation Championship, the Taylor Harris Insurance Services 3' Adult Equitation Championship, and the NHS $50,000 Hunter Classic.

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the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Alfred B. Maclay National Championship, named after the former ASPCA officer and NHS president, will be held for the 85th time.

» Since 2015, the show has held the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Lexington, which is one of seven events that make up the East Coast division of the Longines FEI World Cup Jumping North American League.

» The National Show Hunter Hall of Fame has named the NHS as the Horse Show of the Year for six consecutive years.

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since its founding in 1883—Madison Square Garden in New York City, NY, (though it followed the venue when it was demolished and rebuilt in 1890 and 1926) and the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. The event first took place in Kentucky in 2011.

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New to the beloved brand of Happy Mouth bits is the collection with a contoured mouthpiece.

Our tester, who is a longtime user of the soft bits on her sensitive horse, loved the curved design that fits the mouth better as did her horse! The combination of the apple-scented “space age polymer” and the bowed mouthpiece makes these bits perfect for those that need something more gentle than the traditional metal. The collection currently comes in two double-jointed options, including one with a copper roller for those horses that need a little help accepting the bit, but only features eggbutt and eggbutt gag rings.

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Our tester loved the idea and thought it would be perfect for a trainer or lesson barn with multiple horses. Though the bits currently only come in a single-jointed metal or rubber mouthpiece, they offer different rings such as a dee ring, kimberwick, and others!

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Our testers: This month, our Prepurchase Exam was conducted by: Terisé Cole, Senior Editor.

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bits & pieces INSTRUCTOR’S NOTEBOOK First in a three-part training series

The Importance of a Great Longueur Part I: International Vaulting Team Member Julie Divita Offers Expert Tips

By Christina Keim

THE EQUESTRIAN DISCIPLINE OF vaulting is part athletic sport, part art form, and the successful execution of even basic movements is dependent on harmony and trust amongst the vaulter, horse, and longueur. Of this trinity, the longueur attracts perhaps the least attention, but her skill with the equipment, timing with the aids, and relationship with the horse can make or break a performance.

“The very most important thing that the longueur needs to do in vaulting is to establish with the horse that you are a herd of two,” says Julie Divita, vaulting program director for Webb Ranch, home of the Portola Valley Vaulters in Portola Valley, CA. “You need a relationship with the horse in which you are the alpha mare, where you are the one making the decisions for the hour to an hour and a half that they work.”

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must have trust in you,” says Julie. “This is true from a horse at the walk level to the horse trotting into a stadium in front of 10,000 people.”

When working with a new horse, Julie seeks to establish the foundation for a solid relationship first through the use of work in-hand. In this phase, the horse begins to understand what is expected of him in terms of response to cues, as well as to respect the handler’s authority and confidence. For horses that come from a foundation in another discipline, they must also learn new verbal cues.

“We don’t say ‘whoa’ for example,” says Julie. “If a vaulter loses her balance, she might exclaim ‘whoa’ or make a similar sound, and we don’t want the horse to suddenly stop. So instead, we use a trill sound for a downward transition.”

Julie will work with the horse in-hand for a period of weeks to months before a vaulter ever gets on board until the communication between horse and longueur is clear. The process is calm and methodical, designed to help the horse understand that a specific response is re uired each time a signal is given. “Ask consistently until you get the same results consistently, and reward,” says Julie. “It is pretty straightfor-

ward.”

To begin, Julie works on transitions inhand. “I walk next to the horse, trill, and stop walking,” says Julie. “When the horse stops, I reinforce this response with praise, and then use a cluck to teach go. I want them to be confident in the new language that they are learning.”

While working in-hand, Julie also teaches the horse to step away from pressure on the shoulder or the hip. “If you can’t do this while the horse is standing next to you, you certainly won’t be able to do it when the horse is far away,” says Julie.

Developing awareness of one’s own body language, and its effect on the horse, is also part of the learning curve for longueurs. “Horses are herd animals, and they are very reactive to each other, and aware that the ic of an ear means something,” says Julie. “So the horse can learn to pay attention, for example, to the longueur’s shift of the shoulder and lift of the chin into an assertive posture as a cue. I can manipulate the horse’s shoulders and hips with my own body position.”

Good longeing is an art form and Julie recommends that longueurs attend clinics and constantly look for good role models.

She herself did not begin longeing until 2004 and quickly became passionate about learning how to longe well; Julie has since longed horses for vaulters at both national and world championships. “The good longueurs make it look easy,” says Julie. “It is much harder than it looks, but it is all about education.”

To this end, Julie recommends that the longueur take riding lessons on the horse which they will longe. “Ninety percent of what happens under saddle will also happen on the longe,” says Julie.

“There is a misconception from outside of the sport looking in that the horse is just going round and round, but at the highest levels, the horse must be on the bit. However, the longueur is doing this while standing 10 meters away from them.”

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The most important thing the longueur needs to do in vaulting is have a strong relationship with the horse.

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As show season winds down and the crisp, cool air of fall sets in, the first breath of winter waits in the wings not far off in the distance. As horses’ coats become thicker and thicker, owners’ will follow, and finally it will be time to batten down the hatches. But is closing off the barn entirely actually what’s best?

Respiratory health gets paid special attention during show season when horses are under their heaviest work, but it is important to monitor air quality year-round. A barn that has poor airflow— particularly when it is closed up during the wintertime—will have a build-up of dust, mold, and other irritants that can directly affect daily life and even the performance of equine athletes.

Understanding Respiratory Health So, how big of a threat are respiratory issues due to poor ventilation? Some horses are more prone to respiratory issues in general, including foals and seniors, and those that have Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (better known as Cushing’s disease or PPID) are more vulnerable to infections of all kinds. Horses with Inflammatory Airway Disease, heaves, or respiratory infections such as pneumonia are also hypersensitive to irritants.

In healthy horses, there are natural defense mechanisms in place that protect their lungs, explains Laura Javsicas, VMD, DACVIM, a board-certified specialist in internal medicine from Rhinebeck Equine. “The cilia help to move particulates out of the lungs and mucus in the nasal passages helps trap matter as well,” she says, “but over time if there is an excessive amount of irritating substances in the air, the defense mechanisms can become overwhelmed.”

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The Role of Barn Design

Maintain Ventilation in the Winter for Respiratory Health

Air quality is vital for respiratory health yearround, but it is especially important to keep in mind in the wintertime when the natural instinct is to close up the barn for warmth. Having a welldesigned facility, however, can achieve a good balance of both.

“In the Northeast, we traditionally think of ventilation issues being in the winter in old barns— the classic example that we tell students about is old cattle barns and bank barns where the horses typically live below the hay loft and it’s very closed up in the winter,” says Dr. Javsicas. “But issues can also be found in a newer construction barn that doesn’t have the ventilation designed properly.”

Whether you are building new or looking to improve airflow in your current barn, there are a number of elements to consider to keep the air fresh and allow moisture to get out.

Cupolas are not just aesthetic, explains Samantha Etsell, Project Specialist at Barn Pros, Inc. Rather, they are functional, allowing excess air and heat to escape through the top of the barn.

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Cupolas and vents allow airflow in the barn without opening up the doors.

there,” she says, “and releasing that air is especially important when you’re storing hay upstairs. You want to make sure there is a nice dry environment for it.”

Placing vents at the gable ends of the barn is also a good way to let air in and out. “In the winter, that warmer, wetter air is going to go to the top of your barn anyway, so those cupolas and vents allow airflow without actually opening up the doors,” says Samantha. Adding either, even in an existing structure, are easy installs, she adds.

Dutch doors not only add curb appeal and give horses the opportunity to stick their heads out the window, “but, even when closed, the doors aren’t going to be air tight, which allows for a little bit more ventilation throughout the barn.”

The location of the indoor arena plays a large factor as well, notes Dr. Javsicas.

“The air quality in an indoor arena can be very poor depending on what the footing is, and if the stalls are adjacent or even overlooking it, then the horses are exposed to that dust anytime they’re in them.”

For better overall ventilation, place fans high in the center aisle.

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Even if a new barn build or renovations are out of the question, there are smaller steps that can be taken to improve airflow. Let’s take a look at some do’s and don’ts for maintaining proper ventilation in the barn during the coldest months: Do: Provide horses with low dust, absorbent bedding. This will help prevent ammonia buildup and keep the level of other irritants in stalls down.

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Dutch doors give horses the opportunity to stick their heads out and for fresh air to enter the barn.

• Don’t: Store hay above stalls, if possible. When the hay is being dropped down it can stir up a lot of dust. If you must, be sure to add cupolas to allow excess heat and moisture out. This will help prevent mold growth and the settling of dust, and, in turn, lower the risk

of fire as well, says Samantha.

• Do: Clean the stalls frequently, with horses outside. Cleaning often will cut down ammonia levels, but it also stirs up a lot of particulates. Keeping horses outside will minimize their exposure.

• Don’t: Neglect stall design. “A lot of

people have stall mats that have unsealed seams in them and that may provide cushioning, but it also allows the urine to get underneath the mat,” explains Dr. Javsicas. “The horses then inhale all that ammonia that is not absorbed by anything.”

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• Do: Turn horses out as much as possible. Generally, the air quality is going to be better outside the barn than inside the barn.

• Don’t: Close up the barn entirely.

“Even when it’s so cold that you think the horses should be inside, ventilation is still really key. You still want to have air ow and make sure that there’s good turnover of the air inside the barn,” says Dr. Javsicas.

• Do: Position fans correctly. Both Samantha and Dr. Javsicas concur that fans can be a big help with air ow, however, simply putting them in front of stalls is ineffective when it comes to overall ventilation. For best results, station them up high in the center aisle.

The Struggle with Anthropomorphization While the tendency to think that horses are cold because people are cold is natural, it is important to allow stale air to escape the barn and fresh air to get in, even in the middle of winter. “Horses tolerate cold a lot better than humans, and what happens during winter is we’re trying to make the barn comfortable for us, which is

understandable,” says Dr. Javsicas. “But, you never want to have every crevasse to the barn closed because the irritants are going to get trapped in the barn.”

Wood is also a natural insulator, which will help protect the barn’s inhabitants from the outside elements. “But, if you’re looking for a space that you do want to have warmer than the rest of your barn, consider heating your tack room or viewing room, and then allowing the rest of your barn to have that ventilation,” adds Samantha.

Keeping a Watchful Eye One of the best ways to protect horses’ respiratory health year-round is to know what their normal baseline respiratory rate is at rest and have a sense of how they respond to exercise and how quickly they recover. It’s also important to watch for change, including any new coughing and when it is happening, as well as nasal discharge, even when clear or white, according to Dr. Javsicas.

With close monitoring and good ventilation throughout the barn, your horses will be well on their way to a healthy and happy winter.

Tips for Measuring Your Horse’s Respiratory Rate Maintaining proper ventilation in the barn is key for your horse’s lung health, but it is also important to know your horse’s normal respiratory rate so that you can measure any changes. Below, Dr. Javsicas offers tips for evaluating your horse’s breathing: Where to Watch: Either the barrel or nostrils. Particularly after work, horses tend to have very prominent nostril flare.

At Rest: Count how many times the barrel expands for 30 seconds, then multiply by two to calculate breaths per minute.

After Exercise: The respiratory rate will be much higher, so count for 15 seconds and multiply that by four.

Also Evaluate: Respiratory effort—not just how frequently they’re breathing but how much their abdomen and barrel is moving with each breath.

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When Bonnie Pemble went out to her Gypsy mare’s stall one night, she was surprised to find that a crusty, aky spot had appeared on one hock. thought it was an in ury or maybe a scar, she says. hen it didn t go away, she tried putting some ointment on it, then another. No luck. t wasn t until later that she learned what it really was hyperkeratosis, an occasional problem in feathered breeds. Horses feather are made of keratin, the fibrous protein in body hair and hoofs. The same keratin that creates long, luxurious feather sometimes gets overenthusiastic and, for reasons not well understood, creates extra keratin elsewhere on the horse s knees or hocks.

Hyperkeratosis has been around for centuries and is sometimes divided into the older names of mallenders, hyperkeratosis on the forelegs, behind the knee, and sallenders, hyperkeratosis on the hind legs, in front of the hock oint. Regardless of the name or history, this can be a stubborn and frustrating problem.

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onnie hadn t heard of hyperkeratosis before that night in her mare s stall. At first, cleaned up the scabs and thought we were done with it, she says. As long as worked on it every day, that kept it at bay. ut as soon as skipped treating it for a few days, it came back as a sticky, gooey mess.

After her vet was e ually puzzled, onnie shared photos of the leg with other Gypsy owners on social media. That s where she learned that feathered breeds—often drafts like Clydesdales and Shires, but also Friesians and ypsy breeds are sometimes affected by hyperkeratosis. The owners recommended a product from England, which she used on her mare with good results. The hyperkeratosis cleared up and her mare s affected leg looked great.

A month later, the problem came back worse, this time gooey, scabby, and bleeding. The leg was so sore that the mare nipped at it and didn t want to bend it as much as her other three legs. orse, the product onnie had used before didn t work the second time around. learned that this is ust how it goes sometimes, she said. hat works once may not be the long term solution. You can use one thing and it goes great. The next time, it might work great or it might not. onnie gently scrubbed the area with a povidone-iodine shampoo and rubbed in a human dandruff conditioner that includes eucalyptus oil. This time, that s what is clearing it up, she said.

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among feathered breeds. Other than the basic genetics of being found occasionally in some draft and coach breeds, there doesn’t seem to be a strong family link.

It’s not contagious. Although it tends to worsen in summer and fall, the weather and season don’t seem to be big factors. A horse might have it once and never again.

It might appear during foalhood or it might not show up until adulthood. There is no known cure or DNA marker.

It’s a problem that Christine Hajek, president and founder of Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue, sees occasionally among the horses she cares for. Of the 110+ draft horses at her farm in Mount Airy, MD, Christine says four are affected by hyperkeratosis. Of the four, three have mild cases that she considers cosmetic, and they are easily resolved, but one has a more serious case that, if not treated properly, does create soreness. “That’s the only case where I’ve seen it make a horse lame,” she says. “It’s supposed to be associated with feather, but the horse that gets it the worst has the lightest feather of the four, which is kind of confusing.”

know, we’re not aware of genetic markers or family heritability.”

An owner’s main goal, she says, should be to keep the feather clean and dry.

“Our larger concern is making sure that it doesn’t progress to a deeper skin infection, which can cause fibrosis or cellulitis,” Dr. Brokaw explains. Fibrosis is the stiffening or thickening of tissue; cellulitis is the often-painful swelling of tissue. “If it reaches that point, we’ll treat the horse with anti-in ammatory medications and antibiotics.”

Worth the Trouble Despite the concerns of hyperkeratosis, most horse owners of feathered breeds agree that, if managed correctly from the start, this usually-minor problem is outweighed by the benefits the breeds offer: strength, calmness, and a style all their own.

“Despite the problems of hyperkeratosis, I love my mare and I love the Gypsy breed,” Bonnie Pemble says. “I’ve owned horses all my life, but after having a Gypsy, I’d never have another breed.”

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An owner’s main goal should be to keep the feather clean and dry.

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An owner’s treatment of hyperkeratosis is critical because the scabs, if left untreated, can lead to bacterial or fungal infections.

The last decade of rescuing draft horses, Christine says, has helped her craft a successful treatment regimen. She’s had good luck by softening the horses’ scabs with a sulfur-based shampoo; occasionally she follows that up with a sulfur-based oil.

Other owners have told her they like using neem-based treatments.

By sticking with her protocol, Christine says hyperkeratosis tends to be a minor issue at her facility. “The biggest advice I can give with treatment is not to pick or dig at the scabs; that just makes things worse,” she says. “You can soften the scabs and then work them off that way.”

She has noticed that some horses affected by hyperkeratosis are also affected by mites or by coronary band dystrophy, but she doesn’t know whether the problems are linked or coincidental. “We have two horses affected by coronary band dystrophy, which fortunately is not late-stage for them,” she says. “I’d love to see more research on this and on hyperkeratosis.”

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hether you are a seasoned equestrian who is dealing with a particularly naughty horse or are a beginner who is still learning the ropes, it can be frustrating and embarrassing to deal with a horse that has bad ground manners. A horse is much larger and stronger than a person and when they take advantage of that, there are risks.

For those feeling at the end of their rope, we asked seasoned trainers to give some tips to help you out.

DEFINING BAD MANNERS Bad ground manners can include many different naughty traits horses commonly depict. Two of our trainers interviewed, Rebecca Sheldon of Phoenix Hill Farms/Rodden Equine Training Services in Louisville, KY, and Becky Bawn of DreamCatcher Horsemanship in Killingly, CT, refer to bad ground manners as the horse being pushy and invading your space, along with walking ahead or behind the handler, rearing while being led, or any other aggressive behavior.

Dawn Bonin of Babcock Hill Horses Naturally, LLC in Coventry, CT, breaks bad ground manners into four categories the first is the beginning of or minor bad manners, which includes horses invading space (such as rubbing their head on or pushing their shoulder into people) and diving for grass; moderate bad ground manners such as rushing ahead of the handler, lagging behind the handler, dragging the handler, and dancing around while 48

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being tied; severe bad ground manners are behaviors such as biting or kicking at the handler, bolting through gates, and ripping away from the handler; Dawn’s final category of dangerous bad manners includes rearing up at the handler, aiming and actually connecting while biting and kicking, and any other acts that would be considered purposely aggressive toward the handler. If a horse depicts dangerous ground manners, a professional trainer should be called in, especially for beginners, as such actions that can lead to dangerous situations for not only handlers, but the horses themselves.

ROOTING OUT THE ISSUE When it comes to resolving the issue of poor ground manners, the root of the problem may bring some insight on how to approach the situation. If the issue is the horse, it is important to keep in mind that every horse is an individual and has been taught differently.

Becky suggests “adjusting the horse’s training routine based on the personality of that particular animal.” She continues, “More dominant horses require different techniques than submissive or fearful horses. I would use much less ‘energy’ teaching a fearful horse and much more for a dominant horse in the same way horses match each other’s energies out in a herd to establish the pecking order.” She adds that lack of respect is common for horses disregarding their handlers, “When a horse behaves poorly on the ground, they are exhibit-

ing a disregard for their rider because they see that person as a lower member of the herd hierarchy.”

Rebecca mentions bad ground manners are commonly caused by a lack of fundamental training basics. Dawn brings up the possibility of not only the lack of training, but the overuse of it as well. In extreme cases, poor ground manners can be caused from “people trying to scare horses into submission.” here is also the flip side, where the issue is not the horse, but the handler.

“Problems on the ground are rarely a horse issue,” Becky states. “Usually, they stem from something the handler is, or isn’t, doing.” Dawn shares a similar notion, stating that training the handler can prove to be more difficult than the horse. “The horse generally adapts rather quickly to being respectful—they want a leader,” Dawn says. It is important for handlers to be cognizant of how they work with the horse, and if they are unsure what to do, ask for help. To be able to recognize the root of the issue, the person training the horse has some insight on the situation and can train accordingly.

WHERE TO START Now that we have an idea of what can cause bad behavior on the ground, how do you eliminate it? Our trainers had some different insights. Dawn stated that handlers should start by “never letting a horse come into your space without you inviting them.” Dawn is supportive of affection between handler

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Round pen exercise can help an antsy horse see standing still as a reward.

Never be afraid to ask a trainer for help if a horse is severely misbehaving, such as rearing up when being led.

or tries to walk off, I will ask that horse to back up and walk forward several times in succession before then asking him to stand square. Eventually he will make the connection that standing still is easier than trying to walk off.”

Rebecca also uses standing as a reward; she recommends turning them out or working them in a round pen, then use the standing, in-hand or on crossties, as a reward. Dawn suggests that teaching a horse to ground tie can also help with these kinds of issues, but advises starting small. “If the horse can only stand still for 10 seconds, then start with five seconds and give them a walk break, then try again by dropping the lead for five more seconds and then break.” This can be done to work up to several minutes of your horse standing as you move further and further away.

and horse, but in cases of poor manners, she suggests the handler be taught proper leading and handling methods and to enforce them. “Consistency is key,” she adds.

Rebecca reminds us to keep safety in mind, and if you are nervous for either you or your horse’s safety, getting a professional trainer involved might be beneficial. Becky agrees, stating, “a good trainer will be able to teach you how to appropriately gain your horse’s respect on the ground through a variety of training exercises.”

If you are someone who likes to work with your horse one on one, a couple of our trainers suggest trying natural horsemanship techniques. “Natural horsemanship methods, applied correctly, can be very effective in addressing issues with ground manners because the focus is on teaching the horse to give to pressure, respect space, and be more aware of their handler as a whole,” says Becky. Dawn also supports natural horsemanship, stating it “helps build a stronger relationship, while teach50

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ing people to think more like horses and learn to communicate with them more clearly.”

TRAINERS’ TIPS Regardless of which method of training you choose, our experts share some tips for getting your horse to listen to you. To keep your horse’s attention, Dawn uses a pressure and release system with her lead rope. “I use a method of adding pressure to get an appropriate response and taking away pressure the instant I get it.”

She shares that pressure is how horses understand each other, so if we use it as well, it will help for more fluid communication. This can be applied to whenever the handler has a horse in-hand.

One common bad ground manner is the horse not standing still. Becky suggests “making the wrong thing ‘hard’ and the right thing ‘easy.’” For example, she shares, “If I have a horse standing to be groomed who continues to dance

FINAL THOUGHTS All of our trainers agree that their final thoughts on the subject are in regards to safety and consistency. Whenever a student feels they are dealing with a dangerous horse, it is the duty of the trainer to either take over with teaching the ground manners or help the student efficiently learn.

Furthermore, Rebecca suggests struggling students do research in their free time. “Educate yourself on horse behavior. Try to understand why your horse is behaving the way they are to help you achieve your desired training goals.” Becky throws in to remember, “most bad behaviors are the result of unintentional handler error.” However, rather than blame themselves, she says to have someone else observe how you interact with your horse and then offer suggestions on how to improve the lines of communication, which you must keep consistent in order to see results.

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Riding Icelandic horses across the gorgeous plains of their home country? Yes please!

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Rock On! ➜ in Iceland

BY KELLEY ROCHE

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As the temperatures in the Northeast drop and we head into sweater weather, many of us may be looking for warmer places to visit.

However, this October we recommend Iceland for your next travel destination. Traveling to Iceland in fall is ideal for prime viewing of the northern lights, for which we recommend taking an evening ride to get the full experience.

In The Saddle Worldwide Riding Holidays has two northern lights trail packages in Iceland where tourists get to ride purebred Icelandic horses, the same breed the Vikings rode over a thousand years ago. These tours include seeing other iconic sights in the country such as the Geysir Hot Springs, the Gullfoss Waterfall, and the Secret Lagoon. Iceland loves their homegrown horse so much—they even have an annual festival held in honor of the Icelandic horse!

Many will describe Iceland as more of an adventure than a vacation, as there are many locations that attract active hobbyists.

Though there are an abundance of options for hikers, cyclists, runners, and ice climbers, Iceland also accommodates cave explorers.

Through safe tours, cavers can explore some of the most active volcanic regions in the world. A popular tour by Summit Adventure Guides is the Vatnshellir Cave Tour. This 8,000-year-old lava tube is one of the most easily accessible in Iceland and is pretty tame for even beginners, so bring the family along!

For those who wish to take it easy on this trip, there are some great rejuvenation options and spas. Iceland is big on renewable energy, a trend that has bled into self-renewal as well. Glacier World in Hoffell II offers not only geothermal baths, but also Jeep tours and comfy housing. A less traditional spa for those looking to mix it up is the Beer Spa—yes, it’s a beer spa.

For 25 minutes, customers lie in a bathtub filled with beer, water, hops, and yeast. fter

another 25 minutes in the relaxation room, the benefits of the yeast should ta e effect Being an island, seafood is a common delicacy in Iceland. Geitafell Seafood Restaurant is only seasonal, however all of their fish is caught locally and well worth a stop.

Iconic dishes such as the pan-fried lobster with homemade bread and the “Skyr” cake are two that keep this restaurant thriving.

For another great local experience, Haust Restaurant has a buffet for dinner, where the chefs prepare many Icelandic dishes such as grilled leg of lamb, variations of fish and shellfish, freshly ba ed bread, and salad—all with local ingredients to boot!

Iceland might be small in size compared to many countries, but is very much full of life and culture. From festivals to galleries, there is always something new in regards to the arts. Among the many festivals the country produces, one of the more popular ones is Iceland Airwaves, which started out in an airplane hanger in 1999 and showcases local and international pop/rock/electro music. This year’s Cycle Music and Arts Festival, held at the end of October, is extra special as it celebrates Iceland’s first 00 years of independence from Denmark with multiple local artists.

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VATNSHELLIR CAVE TOUR Explore the center of the Earth in the most popular cave in Iceland. summitguides.is/vatnshellircave-op1r6

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Greg Williams Greg Williams has won five National Championships as the head coach for the Auburn University Equestrian Team. Williams started the club program in 1996, which went varsity in 2002. At the inaugural National Collegiate Equestrian Association National Championship, Williams took his team to the podium for the win in 2006, and once again, his team took home the championship in 2018.

Outside of his work with the team, the Paragould, AR, native was a 1986 graduate of Auburn University. In addition to training and showing horses, Williams also competed in rodeos both in roughstock and roping events.

THE BASICS NAME: Greg Williams AGE: 55 AFFILIATION: Auburn University Equestrian THE FUN STUFF DO YOU HAVE ANY NICKNAMES? My 13-month-old grandson whispers “Papa” all the time! That’s my favorite! Other than that, some people call me “G.” WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE BARN HACK? Playing the Head Coach (old man) card and having someone else do things.

WHO DO YOU LOOK UP TO? My dad.

WHAT FAMOUS HORSE WOULD YOU LOVE TO RIDE? Okie Leo. IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY SUPER POWER, WHAT WOULD IT BE? o be able to y no more cancelled ights or delays WHAT IS THE LAST THING YOU WATCHED ON NETFLIX? The West Wing.

WHAT’S THE MOST INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOURSELF? I love really old country music and really hard roc cue in id oc .

WHAT’S YOUR GUILTY PLEASURE? Pizza.

WHAT’S THE FIRST THING YOU DO WHEN YOU GET HOME AFTER A LONG DAY? Get to see my wife, Sandi, and my dog, Linc.

WHO IS YOUR EQUESTRIAN IDOL? Terry Riddle, the man that I credit with my work ethic and start in this business.

WHAT IS ONE THING IN YOUR FIRST AID KIT THAT YOU COULDN’T LIVE WITHOUT? Athletic tape.

IF YOU WEREN’T IN THE HORSE INDUSTRY, WHAT WOULD YOU BE DOING? Something in a university setting involving students.

WHAT SONG DO YOU LOVE TO HAVE ON REPEAT? On the Road Again by Willie Nelson.

WHAT IS ON YOUR RIDING BUCKET LIST? More sunrise rides with my wife, my dog, and a thermos of coffee.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE HORSE MOVIE? Easily The Cowboys with John Wayne.

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WHAT WAS YOUR WORST FALL OFF A HORSE? I had many bad falls when I rode roughstock (I was terrible), but in training, the worst was when a stud horse ipped over on me.

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the scoop Marla Lowder has been elected the new American Youth Horse Council President.

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Undefeated Triple Crown Winner

Justify, the thirteenth horse in history to capture the Triple Crown, has retired from racing.

Retires From Racing WINSTAR FARM ANNOUNCED THE retirement of 2018’s Triple Crown winner, Justify, on July 24. “Justify had some filling in his ankle, and he is just not responding quick enough for a fall campaign,” said trainer Bob Baffert. “We all wanted to see Justify run again, but ultimately it is my responsibility to make sure he is perfect.

Without 60-90 days, I can’t be definite.”

“The timing is bad for another start in 2018, and therefore, we have to retire him,” said WinStar Farm’s Elliott Walden. “Like American Pharoah, we can’t take the risk of running Justify as a four-year-old. We all wanted him to finish his career in the Breeders’ Cup Classic, but it was not meant to be.”

The Thoroughbred won all six of his career starts, amassing earnings of $3,798,000.

THE AMERICAN YOUTH HORSE COUNCIL (AYHC) board of directors elected new officers to guide the organization for the next two years. Newly elected officers include President Marla Lowder, Interim Alaska State 4-H Program Leader at the University of Alaska-Fairbanks; Vice-President Debbie Manring, recipient of the 2017 AYHC Distinguished Service Award; Secretary Hayley Eberle, National Reining Horse Show Association Manger of Marketing and Outreach; and Treasurer Dr. Dean Jousan, Extension 4-H Livestock Specialist in the Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences at Mississippi State University. Former president Dr. Jenifer Nadeau will move into the Past President advisory role.

California Polytechnic State University Celebrates Grand Opening of New Oppenheimer Family Equine Center California Polytechnic University’s (Cal Poly) College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences recently celebrated the completion of the first phase of the new Oppenheimer Family Equine Center. The now-complete Members of the Cal Poly Polo Team 60,000-square-foot covered riding area, foaling barn, stallion demonstrated their skills in the new barn, and hay barn at the northern end of Cal Poly’s campus covered riding arena during a grand was funded by a $20 million donation made by longtime Cal opening celebration of the OppenheimPoly supporters Peter and Mary Beth Oppenheimer. er Family Equine Center.

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[LEFT] The Junior Show Jumping Individual Championship saw Elli Yeager and Waliba VDL take silver. [RIGHT] Melanie Doughty rode Fascinata as part of Region 3’s Junior Dressage Team Championship winning team.

FEI North American Youth Championships Conclude with Numerous Countries on Top PHOTOS BY TERISÉ COLE

THE DRESSAGE AND SHOW JUMPING portions of the Adequan/FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC), presented by Gotham North, wrapped up after debuting at Old Salem Farm in North Salem, NY, with five days of competition from August 1-5.

Young Rider Dressage The Quebec/Alberta dressage team swept into the United States Dressage Federation (USDF) North American Young Rider Dressage Team Championship gold medal position as the three-rider team claimed the top prize with a combined score of 210.145, ahead of the Region 4/7 combined team and the Region 1 team.

“It’s very special for us,” said Camille Carier Bergeron, who, as the final rider to go for the team, clinched the gold with her score of 70.35% riding Baldacci.

“We’ve been on the same team many times and we have a fantastic relationship.”

Her teammates Rakeya Moussa, who rode Davidoff v.h. Trichelhof to a score of 71.32%, and Beatrice Boucher, who rode Delfiano to a score of 68.47%, joined Bergeron on the podium to collect their gold medals.

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202.64, with Tillie Jones riding Apachi, Jenna Upchurch riding Westerstorm, Annika Tedlund on Vade Mecum Interagro, and Christian Simonson on FRH Rassolini. The Region 1 team of Amanda Perkowski on Quando Boy, Kristin Counterman riding Three Times, Anna Weniger on Don Derrick, and Kayla Kadlubek on Perfect Step claimed bronze with a team total of 202.08.

After having the best overall score in the Team Championship, Callie Jones and Don Philippo turned around to win the USDF North American Young Rider Individual Championship. Jones and Don Philippo performed a stunning test to earn a score of 72.20%, besting a field of 28 entries. Canada’s Boucher and Delfiano earned silver with a score of 71.02% while Region 1’s Kadlubek and Perfect Step won bronze with a score of 70.76%.

Jones, of Region 2, and Don Philippo had been fine-tuning their weaker movements over the past year, and they hit a high at the NAYC. “Our canter work was our strong point [today]. He has struggled with the canter pirouette in the past, so I was a little worried about those. But in the last few months I have really figured him out, so I was really happy with those.

Everything else just flowed very nicely

throughout the entire test,” added Jones.

Weniger of Region 1, added her second medal at the NAYC, winning gold in the USDF North American Young Rider Dressage Freestyle Championship.

Canada’s Boucher and Delfiano earned freestyle silver with a score of 72.80% followed by the Region 2’s Jones and Don Philippo with a score of 72.77%.

Weniger and Don Derrick had only performed their Freestyle three times before NAYC, but the routine came together at the right time. “I’ve been dreaming of winning a medal at this show for almost 10 years. I have been fortunate enough to ride on some young rider teams the last few years, but winning an individual medal is way more than I ever imagined,” said an elated Weniger.

Junior Dressage The Region 3 dressage team used consistency and concentration to secure gold in the USDF North American Junior Dressage Team Championship. All four riders on the Region 3 team claimed the top spot with a combined score of 202.78.

The Region 4 team claimed silver with 199.36, just fractions of a point ahead of the Canada Central team that took bronze with 199.15.

Competition was tight down to the last riders in the order, and Caroline Garren kept her cool to ride Bell Angelo to the high score for her team, a 68.60%, to clinch the gold. Juliette Cain helped boost the team to gold with her 67.87% score riding Mariska in her first NAYC appearance, and Melanie Doughty rode Fascinata to a

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score of 66.30%.

The Region 4 team rode into silver with Sammie Fritz riding Ferra, Katarina Tedlund riding Eclipse BR, Marie Elise Matern riding Don Akzentus, and Bianca Schmidt on Lou Heart for a total of 199.36.

Canada Central claimed bronze with Jade Buchanan riding Qaro GS, Kiara Williams-Brown riding Ladybug, Anna Swackhammer on Wrazzmatazz, and Brooke Mancusi on Wellknown, which gave them a total of 199.15.

Garren picked up her second gold medal when she added the win in the USDF North American Junior Individual Championship to her record with a score of 70.14%. Schmidt, from Region 4, claimed the silver medal, while Chase Robertson of Canada took the bronze.

Schmidt and Robertson earned identical scores of 70.02%, and the collective marks were also tied, so the tie was broken by the collective mark of the judge at C. “The feeling is so amazing, especially since this is the first horse I’ve ever owned myself,” said Garren of her win aboard Bell Angelo. “It’s been a really wonderful experience growing and learning with him, so to see all those years of work pay off is really exciting.”

All three medalists from the Junior Individual Championship returned to the podium as USDF North American Junior Dressage Freestyle medalists. Canada’s Robertson exceeded her expectations by winning the gold medal, Region 4’s Schmidt and Lou Heart earned silver with a score of 71.90%, and Region 3’s Garren and Bell Angelo took the bronze medal with a score of 71.49%.

“I was blown away with how it went.

We’ve had a little trouble with some of the movements, so for him to step up to the plate and perform the way he did, I could not be more proud. He’s the best partner a girl could ask for,” said a shocked Robertson.

Young Rider Show Jumping Wins don’t get much more convincing than Zone 2’s gold medal in the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) North American Young Rider Show Jumping Team Championship. The Zone 2 team of Katherine Strauss on All In, Madison Goetzmann aboard Prestigious, Samantha Cohen with Carmen, and Ailish Cunniffe on Baloucento finished on a score of 9.80, more than 20 points ahead

of the silver-medal Zone 10 team and the Mexican team that took bronze.

“I’m so excited to help add a gold medal to Zone 2’s long list of medals,” said Strauss. “We’re all extremely grateful and proud to represent a team that’s historically been so successful. There are so many riders who rode for Zone 2 who we all look up to today, like McLain Ward, Georgina Bloomberg, Reed Kessler, and the list goes on.”

The Zone 10 team of Hayden Zadel riding Triskel der Kerliven, Hannah Loly on Ayma de la Demi Lune, Ransome Rombauer riding Emorkus Re, and Natalie Dean on Chacco’s Goldy took the silver medal. The Mexican team won their first Young Rider medal in 10 years at NAYC. Jumping for Mexico was Carlos Hank Guerreiro on Market Irminka, Jose Madariaga Gonzalez Ulloa on Davidoff, Alfonso Guttierez Diaz on Quick Ardent, and Juan Pablo Gaspar Albanez riding River Dance Semilly.

Daisy Farish of Zone 5 didn’t have much room for error when she cantered back into the ring for the final round of the USHJA North American Young Rider Show Jumping Individual Championship.

One rail, and she’d drop out of the medals, but Farish rose to the occasion, piloting Great White to their second faultless round of the day to claim individual gold.

Zone 2’s Cohen on Carmen and Zone 1’s Mckayla Langmeier riding Durosa W put the pressure on Farish with clear rounds of their own, but when she answered the call, they had to settle for silver and bronze.

“He’s a super brave horse—the more I challenge him, the better he jumps,” Farish said of Great White. “If I just canter around softly, he’s more likely to have one down than if I really ride him up to the jumps and challenge him. I think that’s good for me, because going into the last round today, I knew I could be conservative and have a time fault, but then I thought, ‘He’s going to jump better if I ride it like a real round,’ and he did.”

Junior Show Jumping There was simply no catching the Zone 5 team in the USHJA North American Junior Rider Show Jumping Team Championship as they finished more than 10 points ahead of the Canadian team that took silver and the Mexico West team that took bronze. Alexandra Pielet on Helene VE joined forces with Charlise Casas on Rembrandt Blue, Paige Matthies on Dirkie Z, and Emma Kurtz on Pippi for the gold with just

17.88 penalties after the first day’s speed round and the two rounds of the Team Final.

“I’ve known all these girls for years, and they’re my good friends, so be able to win a gold medal with them is really special,” said Casas.

Claiming the silver with a total score of 28.73 was the Mexico West team with Martina Franco Stephan riding Puertas So What, Claudette Villa Issa Campos riding La Jovena Cassandra, Mateo De la Mora Ramiro riding Qat Kid, and Maya Ines Denis Chambon on Carlos V LS la Silla. The Canadian team took bronze with Anya Bereznicki riding Diazella, Madison Hildermann on Charly, Austin Krawitt riding High Jack, and Sam Walker riding Coralissa, with a total score of 34.54.

Pielet was the only rider able to keep all the rails up on the final day to take the gold medal of the USHJA North American Junior Show Jumping Individual Championship riding Helene VE. Elli Yeager from Zone 4 came into the Individual Final in the lead aboard Waliba VDL, but had two rails in the final round to end up with the silver medal. Puerto Rican rider Claudia Villamil moved up from sixth place to claim the bronze in the Individual Final with Quite Close vd Smis.

“To be here and to get two golds is something I can’t quite believe has happened,” said Pielet. “It seems like it’s a dream. I wanted to just come and do my best and put in clean rounds, especially for my team. I didn’t want to let any of my team members down. Luckily, I didn’t and I was able to keep jumping clear and it means a lot to win a championship. All the work I did all year paid off.”

Children Show Jumping Team Canada finished the two rounds of the USHJA North American Children’s Rider Show Jumping Team Championship with a clean slate to take the gold. The Zone 3/4/5/7 team claimed silver with 12 faults and team Mexico took home the bronze with a 20-fault total.

“Winning a gold medal for Canada is an amazing feeling,” said Charlotte McLaughlin, who rode Bronan. “I feel so proud of myself, my horse and my teammates as well. It’s a huge opportunity, especially since we’re all so young.”

Joining McLaughlin on the podium were Stella Chernoff on Filia van den Bisschop; Eric Krawitt on Wellington; and Olivia Stephenson on Chaccana.

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continued from page 63 Cardelli riding Chasinta, Addison Reed riding Cassandro Z, Genevieve Munson riding Stillwater, and Mia Abelo on Cassandra Dreams. Mexico’s bronzemedal team included Julia Gaspar Albanez on Sueco de la Nutria, Camila Saad Vega on Doncella Granith Chief, Ana Leggoreta Hernandez on Santa

Rosa G Camille, and Santiago Menduet Davila on Santa Rosa Yakarta.

The gold medal came down to a three-way jump-off in the USHJA North American Children’s Show Jumping Individual Championship, with Canada’s Olivia Stephenson and Charlotte McLaughlin racing against one of the first riders from Guatemala to have jumped in the NAYC, Valentina Arenas Saravia. All three had jumped faultlessly over the five preceding rounds.

Stephenson ended up with the fastest clean jump-off round to earn gold aboard Chaccana, while McLaughlin was just a second slower for silver with Bronan and Arenas Saravia had eight faults for the bronze on Belina.

Stephenson said of Chaccana, “She’s a very sweet mare. Everyone says chestnut mares are hot and spicy and maybe opinionated, but that’s not her at all. I know she’s always got my back and she’s lovely to be around.�

[BELOW] Daisy Farish and Great White topped the Young Rider Show Jumping Individual Championship. [RIGHT] Anna Weniger and Don Derrick won gold in the Young Rider Dressage Freestyle Championship.

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[LEFT] Sydney Moon had a great time at the Lake Dennison Pleasure Ride. [RIGHT] Sue Quirk and Rose Zariczny, two of the best helpers at the Lake Dennison Pleasure Ride.

Bay State Trail Riders Association Prepares For Fall Events ARTICLE SUBMITTED BY ANNAMARIA PAUL; PHOTOGRAPHY BY BECKY KALAGHER

THERE WERE MANY HOT AND humid days this summer. Happily, the humidity let up on Sunday, August 5 and Mother Nature provided a wonderful day for the Bay State Trail Riders Association’s (BSTRA) Lake Dennison Pleasure Ride. The ride, sponsored by the Massachusetts Horseman’s Council, covered 10 miles of trails on various properties. BSTRA permanently marked the Lake Dennison Recreation Area 10-mile route a few years ago. The loop includes carriage roads and trails that meander through the woods.

Lunch was provided after the ride and included a wonderful cold mango soup,

refreshing returning riders.

BSTRA has three rides in October, all New England Horse and Trail (NEHT) affiliated for those collecting miles. The first ride of the month will be the Robinson State Park Ride, held on October 14, in Agawam, MA, sponsored by Ocean State Equine Associates. Robinson State Park trails are unique and lovely despite being so close to the city. The Mount Jefferson Conservation Park Ride, sponsored by New England Dry Wall, is October 20 in Hubbardston, MA. The Big Pumpkin Ride, sponsored by Homefield Credit Union, will follow a week later, scheduled for October 28. Be ready for some

ghoulish fun at Upton State Forest!

Peeking ahead to November, the annual Turkey Trot at Miles Standish State Park in Carver, MA, will be on November 4. South Shore Equine Clinic sponsors this ride and is NEHT affiliated as well.

Finally, BSTRA is excited to announce their latest raffle! The prize is sure to please horse lovers! It is a two-person, two-night horseback riding mini-vacation at the Vermont Icelandic Horse Farm and Mad River Inn. Valued at $750, the lucky winners will enjoy two days of riding and daily breakfast.

Icelandic horses will be provided by the host and matched to the riders’ abilities. This is a great opportunity to ride Icelandic horses though Mad River Valley and into the woods of the Green Mountains. Tickets are $5 for five, $10 for 20, and $20 for 30. The drawing will be held on December 15.

Visit bstra.org for more information about upcoming events and to purchase raffle tickets online. See you on the trails!

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Connecticut Trail Rides Association Held Another Successful Auction SUBMITTED BY PATTI CROWTHER

AUGUST 12 WAS CONNECTICUT Trail Rides Association’s (CTRA) annual barbecue and auction at Camp Boardman in Goshen, CT. Shirley and Dennis McClary once again made it a huge success; Dennis’ marinated chicken was so tender and delicious! They worked all day Saturday preparing, decorating, and setting up the tables and canopies.

President Lynn Gogolya decorated with the country theme, while Treasurer Ruth Strontzer unpacked her canopies and showed us how to put them up. Luckily, the rain held off and the sun came out for a pleasant day. Many club participants helped out by donating items. Kowboy Ken Forcier was the star of the auction; He donated a truckload of split firewood,

which sold for a great price. Because he had a few bidders wanting a truckload of wood, he volunteered to make two more truckloads and deliver them to the winner’s campsites! Kowboy Ken’s property was hit pretty hard by the tornadoes in May; he has been cutting and stacking for months. Kathy Jo Forcier’s blueberry

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pie was the top seller; auctioneer Louie Fox paid quite a price for it. Overall, it was a very successful auction that raised funds for camp improvement.

Area Vice President Olga Agostini hosted a ride at Salmon Brook in Granby, CT, on August 8. President Lynn Gogolya was a co-host for the ride. It was a very hot day, but there were several river crossings to cool and water our horses.

The scenery was delightful and my boy, Cledus, enjoyed grabbing corn stalks along the way!

On Monday, July 30, member Mark Burns hosted a ride at Steep Rock Preserve in Washington Depot, CT. Members enjoyed the ride through the tunnel and the river crossings. A few years back I was riding with friends there and while we were hanging in the river, cooling the horses off, an eagle flew not

[LEFT] Louie Fox was this year’s auctioneer. [RIGHT] Shirley and Dennis McClarry hosted a barbecue and auction for the club.

much more than 25 feet over our heads!

It was a once in a lifetime experience for me.

Looking ahead, October has a full schedule while November brings the year to a close with our annual banquet, which includes voting in the club’s officers.

Please refer to our website or Facebook page for an up to date calendar. We would

also like to note that camp closing is October 27 and 28. Also be aware that the Tyler Mill Preserve is still closed to equines, so the October 14 ride hosted

by Area Vice President Diana Naples will either be cancelled or moved to a different venue. All campers must be removed by October 31, per club regulations, along with all propane tanks.

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Interscholastic Equestrian Association Announces 2018-2019 Youth Board Members SUBMITTED BY KIMBER WHANGER

Hunt Seat Zones Zone 1 selected Kasi Ray, a junior from Hampden, MA, and a member of ABF Equine. Amelia von Korff, a senior from Port Washington, NY, and a member of Wildwood-Goldcoast was selected from Zone 2. Selected from Zone 3 was Emily Grace Swinson, a sophomore from Sanford, NC, and a member of Fox Run Equestrian. Kelly Dickson of Zone 4 will 66

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also serve the board; she is a senior from Atlanta, GA, and a member of Fortitude Farm. Zone 5 elected Emma Carrol, a senior from Cincinnati, OH, and a member of Childress Rodgers Stables Equestrian Team. Zone 7 elected Celeste Faziol, a senior from Seabrook, TX, and a member of Blackjack Lane. Zone 8’s representative will be Emily Johnson, a junior from Chandler, AZ, and a member of Scottsdale Equestrian Team. Alex Bischoff, a senior from Simi Valley, CA, and a member of Elvenstar, will represent Zone 10. Finally, Zone 11 selected Allison Dodd, a senior from Allison Park, PA, and a member of Candy Acres Lane.

Alumni Representatives Hannah Bentz from Boca Raton, FL, and Aubrey Braham from Grove City, PA, will be the Alumni Representatives. Bentz was a former member of Wall Street Farm Wellington IEA Team, and Braham was a former member of Grove City Area Equestrian Team.

Western Regions Region 5-1 selected Ava Sinclair as their representative; she is a sophomore from LaPorte, IN, and a member of Hidden Hills Equestrians.

IEA 2017-2018 Youth Board Member Keegan Lammers and her teammates who helped organize an IEA information table at the All American Youth Horse Show.

PHOTOS: (LEFT) PATTI CROWTHER; (RIGHT) SHIRLEY MCCLARY; (BELOW) COURTESY OF K. LAMMERS

THE INTERSCHOLASTIC Equestrian Association (IEA) announced the elected members of the 2018-2019 IEA Youth Board. The Youth Board was created by the IEA’s Education Committee in 2016 and is governed by Adult Advisors Shara Prieskorn, Simon Towns, Sue Wentzel, and Kimber Whanger, as well as Hannah Bentz and Aubrey Braham, two IEA Alumni.

The IEA Youth Board is structured with one student representative from each of the 10 Hunt Seat Zones and four representatives from among the nine Western Regions.

Region 4 selected Claire Pound, a senior from Columbia, SC, who is a member of Hammond School Equestrian Team, and Maddie Hawkins, a junior from Murfreesboro, TN, and a member of Team Need A Hand. Kaylee Luckiewicz, a sophomore from Turnersville, NJ, and a member of Saddlebrook Equestrian Team from Region 11, was also selected.

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Norfolk Hunt Club Picks Up the Pace For October ARTICLE SUBMITTED BY DESMOND O’LEARY; PHOTOGRAPHY SUBMITTED BY RUTH BALTOPOLOUS

AS THE LEAVES TURN AND MOTHER Nature begins to slow down her pace, we at Norfolk Hunt Club take that as our signal to pick ours up. As October rolls in, we are entering the peak of our hunt season. Horses are properly conditioned from a summer filled with dedicated riders, hounds are actively hunting, and riders are fit.

Our huntsman has been hard at work to ensure that Norfolk’s subscribers, as well as those who join us as guests, have had a great start to our season. In a combined effort from both our huntsman and our masters, Carolyn Pope and Dominic Cammarata, Norfolk Hunt Club offered hound-schooling sessions in the late summer for newer riders or those with newer mounts to get some practice in. Hound schoolings offer a much more casual approach to interacting with hounds while allowing new horses and riders a chance to acclimate to foxhunting in a slow paced setting.

October is a busy month for Norfolk and this year we hit the ground running!

The first Saturday hunt of the month is our annual joint meet with Old North Bridge at Tufts in Grafton, MA. This particular hunt takes us through beautiful fields and country that is maintained by our neighbors to the west. Following our joint meet with Old North Bridge, we head back to our own territory and have one of the most scenic hunts on our calendar, the Columbus Day Hunt.

Each year on Columbus Day, we have a formal hunt leaving from Twin Fields in the heart of Dover, MA, with a hearty breakfast so graciously hosted by the Vinios family. During this hunt, we take a tour of our own country, visiting some of the best fields, stonewalls, scenic routes, and jumps that we have to offer. We dash through Louisburg Farm on our way to Pegan Hill, and then we parade the hounds through town. As a club, we are incredibly thankful for the families, organizations, and farms in our local community who have come together to form a support system for Norfolk and allow us to use their land.

Leaving our territory once more, we head out for another joint meet, but this time with Myopia Hunt Club at Barney’s Joy in South Dartmouth, MA. Barney’s Joy is a rather special hunt because the land is opened for both Norfolk and Myopia less than half a dozen times a year. We are guests in the heart of an emerald oasis, riding through endless fields overlooking the ocean—something our riders and horses certainly do not forget. Hunts such as these joint meets are enjoyable for Norfolk because not only are we maintaining the great relationships we have with other hunt clubs, but we are met with the opportunity to hunt some beautiful land outside of our usual territory. Hosting joint-meets is something Norfolk is very proactive about because it increases camaraderie between clubs, but also allows for larger exposure about our mission, work ethic, and unique sport.

In addition to our annual hunt fixtures, Norfolk offers additional events, open to anyone, that are not foxhunts. Taking place on October 21, our annual Westport Hunter Pace is back again for another year. This hunter pace takes riders of any level on an enjoyable route, combining fun and breathtaking views of the Westport River. If you enjoy hunter paces, this is not one to miss! The week following the Westport Hunter Pace is another favorite event of club members, The New England Hunter Trials. Held on October 28 by the Myopia Hunt Club, the New England Hunter Trials display the finest pairs in the hunt field. The New England Hunter Trials is one of the best days of the year, the jumps are traditional, the people are pleasant, and the environment is inviting.

We are all about enjoyment of our sport, regardless of discipline, and wish to share that with you!

We hope to see you out this fall, either in the hunt field or for one of our other equestrian events. For further information about The Norfolk Hunt Club and all of the events we put on throughout the year, please visit norfolkhunt.com or check out our Facebook page.

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Myopia Hunt Club Continues Blessing of Hounds Tradition ARTICLE SUBMITTED BY LISA WOHLLEIB; PHOTO BY SHAWN TINKHAM

ONE OF MYOPIA’S MOST COLORFUL events is the Blessing of the Hounds and Landowners’ Picnic, a Columbus Day tradition. On Monday, October 8, we host a picnic for our generous landowners and share in the great foxhunting tradition of the Blessing of the Hounds. This custom of blessing dates from Medieval England and is associated with St. Hubert, the patron saint of hunters, archers, forest workers, and hunting dogs, who hunters believed could protect their hounds and keep them safe during the hunt. Before the beginning of the hunt, the riders and hounds gather to receive a blessing.

November 4 brings the very popular Fall Hunter Pace. Riders of all disciplines are encouraged to join us to enjoy the North Shore countryside.

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country course, with groups going out in intervals, trying to guess and ride to the exact time a hunt would take. Safety is key and helmets The 2018 Blessing of the Hounds will take place on October 8. are required; neat horse and rider turnout way to experience some of the same is encouraged. Your horse should be riding conditions of a formal hunt. The conditioned enough to handle the Fall Hunter Pace will be leaving from distance, but riders set their own pace, Groton House Farm and costumes are so walking and stopping is certainly encouraged! allowed. The entire event is incredWith so many options and opportuniibly organized; there will be plenty of ties to participate, watch, and volunteer, staff, parking signage, clearly marked we invite you to join us in our mission registration, a roped off warm-up area, to preserve the future through the tradistarters, and a well-marked course. tions of the past! For more information For riders contemplating a foray into on the Myopia Hunt, including detailed foxhunting—or preparing for the crossscheduling information, please visit our country portion of eventing—the hunter website, myopiahunt.org. pace event provides a friendly, low-key

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[LEFT] Lydia Philbrick on Raisin A Ruckus and Katharine Dade on National Treasure were members of the Pony Jumper Team National Championship bronze medal winning team. [RIGHT] Hayley Anderson and Capella won the $10,000 Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic at the Vermont Summer Festival.

PHOTOS: (LEFT) KELLEY AND KATELYN MCCORMICK; (RIGHT) ANDREW RYBACK PHOTOGRAPHY

MEDAL FINAL UPDATES As the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) 3'3" Jumping Seat Medal celebrates its third year, enhancements to the program were announced that took effect August 2, 2018. As part of these changes, USHJA aligned year-end point tracking with the qualifying period for the Finals, meaning riders will start accumulating points for year-end awards and qualifying for the following year’s Finals in August of each year.

Additionally, classes now include a at phase where three to 12 riders will return, restrictions were added to create a le el playing field for competitors, and the minimum number of points needed to qualify for Finals was raised to 15 or more.

IN THE ZONE The United States Equestrian Federation Pony Jumper National Championships at Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY, saw riders from one finish well. iley hn of Johnston, RI, on Rootbeer Float; Katharine Dade of Gilmanton Iron Works, NH, on National Treasure; and Lydia Philbrick of Henniker, NH, on Raisin A Ruckus rode alongside Zone 9’s Gigi Olsen of Seattle, WA, and Cajun’s Legend to take the bronze medal in the Pony Jumper Team National Championship. In the Pony Jumper Individual National Championship, Philbrick claimed eighth, Dade took twelfth, and Ahn finished thirteenth.

COLLEGIATE COMPETITION The Anna Maria College Athletic

Department announced that equestrian will be added as a sport, beginning with the 2018-19 season. The team will call Holiday Acres Equestrian Center in Rutland, MA, home and will compete in Intercollegiate Horse Show Association shows. Lorene Farrar, the assistant director of online programs at Anna Maria, will be the equestrian program’s director, and Geralyn Szczurko, a riding instructor at Holiday Acres, has been named the program’s head coach.

ANDERSON ON TOP After taking over the ride for Ashley Foster, who dislocated her shoulder the day before, Hayley Anderson of Apple Knoll Farm in New Boston, NH, won the $10,000 Junior/AmateurOwner Jumper Classic aboard

RAF, LLC’s Capella to conclude the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. The duo produced the only double-clear effort of the day, taking the win with a jump-off time of 46.10 seconds. In addition to her win with Capella, earlier in the day, Anderson also claimed the win in the $2,500 Marshall & Sterling Children’s/Adult Jumper Classic riding her own Calico Blue.

NEW ADDITION Congratulations are in order for Jerry Chu and the Baoma Corporation of North Andover, MA, as well as Newbury Farm of Littleton, MA, on the joint acquisition of De Grande, a 2008 Dutch Warmblood gelding.

The new owners send special thanks to Devin Ryan and Emil Spadone!

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Chapot Claims the Crown In HITS-on-the-Hudson IV $50,000 Horze Grand Prix HITS RETURNED FOR ANOTHER three weeks in Saugerties, NY, starting with HITS-on-the-Hudson IV. The final day of the week brought the highlight class, the $50,000 Horze Equestrian Grand Prix. Laura Chapot took her skill to the next level, taking the blue ribbon and $15,000 in prize money aboard her mount Chandon Blue. The pair executed the course, designed by Catsy Cruz, with the power and agility it took to be the only rider to go clear in a time of 77.164. Chapot also took third aboard ISHD Dual Star in a four-fault time of 77.287. Kevin Babington was the fastest of the four-faulters, placing second aboard Double O Seven 7 in a time of 76.327 and placing fifth aboard Call Me Ruth with a four-fault time of 79.854. Michael Desiderio was just behind Chapot, taking fourth aboard Aminka in a four-fault time of 79.728.

Kicking off the show in the $5,000

Johnson Horse Transportation Open Welcome, Matthew Metell took the win aboard Epeios in a jump-off time of 38.577 and also placed third aboard Eretto with a four-fault jump-off time of 40.95. Second place went to Chapot and Umberto as the fastest of the four-faulters in a jumpoff time of 36.896 and was also fifth with Cybel II. Kevin Babington was fourth with his mount, Carrick.

Chapot then took the win in the $10,000 KindredBio Jumper Classic aboard Out Of Ireland in a jump-off time of 37.239. Second was Christian Coyle and Dolce Vita KDW Z in a jump-off time of 39.331. Babington was both third and fourth aboard Double O Seven 7 and Call Me Ruth in jump-off times of 39.415 and 39.477, respectively. Lauren Fischer rounded out the top five with GK California in a jump-off time of 41.509.

The $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix took place with Metell taking another

win aboard Eretto in a jump-off time of 39.991. Seth Vallhonrat was second with Clarima, making him the second pair to go clear in the jump-off in a time of 42.777. Chapot took another top five placing, taking third aboard Out Of Ireland in a four-fault jump-off time of 38.401, and fourth was Heather Caristo-Williams with Qui Vive Des Songes Z. Taking the last spot in the top five was Liubov Kochetova and Brilliant De Rouet.

The $10,000 Saugerties Steamboat Co. 1.35m Classic came and went with Alexandra Pielet coming out on top aboard Helene VE in a jump-off time of 30.579. Chapot was second, third, and fifth place aboard Shooting Star, Zealous, and Umberto in jump-off times of 32.144, 33.153, and 33.388, respectively. Juan Manuel Gallego was fourth, just behind Chapot, aboard Armado in a jump-off time of 33.164.

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designers Olaf Petersen Jr. and Mauricio Garcia Ballesteros had little problem reconfiguring the course. “At the beginning of the day we weren’t completely sure of our plan with the changes made from the weather, but we pulled everything together and pulled it off,” said Ballesteros.

The Grand Prix’s first round saw 21 entries over the 1.50m course with nine clear to advance to the jump-off. One of the to last to go, Peter Wylde, astride one of his four mounts, Oakridge Farm’s Van de Emma, claimed the class by two tenths of a second. “You know the ring, it’s smaller, though still quite large, and so it was a whole different flavor. But, the footing was so good. The jumps were lovely and Olaf Petersen Jr. is just such a good course builder, especially considering the midnight-move from the grass field,” said Wylde. “Both courses today were fantastic, and despite not being able to hold the class in the GP field, which Silver Oak is so well known for, at the same time it made for a truly fantastic class.”

Though edged out by Wylde, Alberto Michan set the bar higher for the final riders when he chose to make a bold inside turn. “I must say the all-weather arena, for my horse, was a bit harder, because he is so large with such a long stride, but he still managed very well. I think in the jump-off we did particularly well and it felt like we both gave our all,” said Michan, who ended the day in third on Brianne Goutal-Marteau’s Redmond.

[ABOVE] Peter Wylde and Van de Emma claimed the top spot in the $50,000 Agero Grand Prix. [BELOW] Sarah Segal and Alberto Michan joined Wylde on the podium in second and third, respectively.

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Top United States Hunter Jumper Association International Hunter Derby Championship DEFENDING CHAMPION TORI Colvin rose to the occasion, achieving an impressive victory over her peers to capture the $289,730 Platinum Performance/United States Hunter Jumper Association International Hunter Derby Championship after two days of competition. Aboard Brad Wolf’s Private Practice, Colvin earned near-perfect base scores of 96, 95, and 96 and earned 28 of the 30 available

bonus points in the handy round for the victory.

As the Championship celebrated its 10th year of crowning the best hunters, the final portion of the competition in the Rolex Stadium at the Kentucky Horse Park featured a beautiful handy hunter course designed by Alan Lohman and Danny Moore. The fence heights ranged from 3'6" to 4' and offered riders an

Farms, LLC’s Jeleena De Muze took fourth, and Paul O’Shea rounded out the top five aboard Skara Glen Stables’ Skara Glen’s 7 Pillars.

opportunity to pick up bonus points by taking any one or all of the four option fences, which were offered at 4'3" and 4'6" in addition to a trot fence at fence 7. The 11-obstacle course featured several areas where riders could show off their handiness with tight turns and rollbacks.

“Yesterday [in the classic round] he was really good,” Colvin said of Private Practice, an eight-year-old Holsteiner. “He hasn’t been in this ring, and so he was a little greener than he was today. Today he stepped in and was fantastic and jumped everything and every jump as a 20, and he jumped out of his skin. He really rose to the occasion.”

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exactly the same. She never changed pace, and that separated her. There’s no question,” said judge Carleton Brooks. “Tori never missed a lick from the moment she walked in the ring. It was the Tori Colvin we all know and love right there.”

When three-time Championship winner Liza Boyd entered the ring aboard the first of her two entries, Clemens, owned by Finally Farm and Westerly Farm, she knew she had to be at the top of her game. She had a lot on her mind, and the in-and-out, vertical-to-vertical option was one weighing on many riders’ minds. “I had enough things to stress about, so I just let Jack [Towell] tell me what to do [on that one],” said Boyd. “He had helped Daisy Farish earlier in the Derby Challenge. They had something similar. However, he had a big long speech about how it worked out for Daisy, so I just listened to what he said and didn’t stress. So thank you, Jack.”

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of 91, 92, and 89 with 29 bonus points with Clemens to take second overall.

She returned to the ring on Maggie Hill’s Tradition and delivered another solid round, earning 27 bonus points and base scores of 87.75, 91, and 90 for a two-day total of 584.25 and a third-placed finish overall.

As the final contenders on course, classic round leaders Holly Shepherd and Tybee, owned

by Helen Brown, delivered a strong round, posting base scores of 89.5, 88.5, and

84.25 and earning 27 bonus points for fourth place. “Going back on top always seems like the most nervewracking place to be, and my horse was definitely reading that from me tonight,” she said. “And, I was a little conservative a couple of places where I shouldn’t have been, but he was amazing, and it was awesome to be here.”

For Colvin’s performance, she received the Beaver River Farm Perpetual Trophy along with a custom CWD saddle as the winning rider, and Private Practice was awarded the Wrenwood Farm Trophy for owner Brad Wolf. Aubrienne Krysiewicz-Bell earned the top Junior-Owner Rider Award in the Championship aboard Early Winter, while Kelley Corrigan earned the top Amateur-Owner Rider Award for her performance aboard Privateer. Jacob Pope received this year’s Rider Style Award. Clemens and Boyd were presented with this year’s Shapley’s Best Turned Out Award with groom Alberto Ramirez being presented with a Shapley’s Awards Package.

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Eventing news [LEFT] India Doyle and Little Oliver earned ninth in the 2018 North American Youth Championships CCIJ1*. [RIGHT] Sharon White was one of three recipients of the Jacqueline B. Mars International Competition Grants.

own Erin Risso took second with Patti Striar’s off-the-track Thoroughbred mare, Oveta, in the Four-Year-Old Young Event Horse class and second in the New Event Horse division with Betsy Smith’s Mustang mare, Winglet.

NAYC RESULTS Area I’s youth eventers successfully competed at the North American Youth Championships at Rebecca Farm in Kalispell, MT. In the CICOY2*, Katie Lichten of Massachusetts competed Sapphire Blue and RF Luminati, placing in the top 15. Lichten and RF Luminati were also members of the Area I, IV, and VIII CIC2* team that took second.

In the CCIJ1*, India Doyle and Little Oliver earned ninth, William Jarrell and Grey Area took thirteenth, and Sami Crandell and Fernhill Chaos placed fourteenth.

Doyle, Jarrell, Crandell, and Kanyon Walker also made up the CCI*Area I team that claimed fourth.

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GRANTS GRANTED The United States Equestrian Team Foundation announced this year’s recipients of the Jacqueline B. Mars International Competition Grants as Douglas Payne of Aiken, SC; Tamra Smith of Murrieta, CA; and Sharon White of Summit Point, WV. The three riders will travel to Eschede, the

Netherlands, to represent the United States in the FEI Eventing Nations Cup The Netherlands.

Also receiving funding for the event was Will Faudree of Southern Pines, NC, who received half of a Land Rover/United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Eventing Competition Grant.

In addition, Land Rover/USEF Eventing Competition Grants were given to Will Coleman of Charlottesville, VA, with Tight Lines; Phillip Dutton of West Grove, PA, with I’m Sew Ready; and Kim Severson of Charlottesville, VA, with Cooley Cross Border for the Pau CCI4* in Pau, France.

BID ADIEU After much consideration, Stoneleigh-Burnham School in reenfield, , announced that United States Equestrian Association (USEA) sanctioned horse trials will no longer be hosted at the school’s Equestrian Center in order to dedicate resources to more student-focused programming. Stoneleigh-Burnham School and the Equestrian Center

will continue to hold schooling horse trial events throughout the year, and will continue to offer equestrian programs to students, community riders, and summer campers.

FRAN-TASTIC Congratulations are in order for Francesca Stanton and her own Buttonwood of JH Eventing in Sutton, MA, on their success at the Area I 2018 Schooling Horse Trials Championships. The duo conquered their second Beginner Novice event ever, earning their best score in dressage and a clear stadium round to ta e fifth.

FUTURE STARS Adrienne Iorio of Apple Knoll Farm Equestrian Center in Millis, MA, brought two youngsters to Valinor Farm’s USEA Young/Future/New Event Horse Competition and finished with great results. In the Four-Year-Old Young Event Horse class, Adrienne showed FH Red Fern and orning addy, ta ing first and third, respectively.

Also at the event, Valinor’s

TRUE TREASURES Treasure Hill Farm in Salem, CT, had an amazing day at the Orchard Hill Equestrian Center August Horse Trial. Anna Crosby and pollo too first in re- lementary, finishing on their dressage score of 37.2; Julia Marrinan and Matoaka also competed in Pre-Elementary with a great dressage test and clean stadium round; and Leanne Schroeder and Evensong completed their first trial with no penalties in stadium or cross-country, placing fifth in lementary enior.

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[LEFT] Frankie Thieriot-Stutes rode Chatwin to win The Event at Rebecca Farm’s CCI3*.

[ABOVE] The Area II team took the CICOY2* win in the eventing portion of the 2018 North American Youth Championships.

The Event at Rebecca Farm FOR THE BROUSSARD FAMILY, THE Event at Rebecca Farm is an opportunity to bring two of their favorite things together: the Kalispell, MT, community and the sport of eventing. This year, Rebecca Farm also hosted the eventing portion of the 2018 North American Youth Championships that welcomed exceptional riders from ages 14-21 to the farm.

North American Youth Championships Alexandra Baugh of Lexington, KY, and Ballingowan Pizazz won the CICOY2* division and the individual gold medal.

She and “Mango” were ready for the stadium round, and she said, “Going in, it was a bit more peaceful than stressful.

Mango is my strongest jumper, and he jumped a beautiful round.”

The long trek west proved to be time well spent for the young rider team from Area II as they took the CICOY2* win with Tayler Stewart of Damascus, MA, on Ideal Contini; Alexa Lapp of Lancaster County, PA, on Cambalda; Ryan Keefe of Sandy Spring, MA, on Flintstar; and Olivia Dutton of West Grove, PA, on Mr. Medicott. Stewart was second individually and Lapp finished third overall. “I can’t say enough about this team. We’ve always competed against each other, but to be on a team together is really special,” Stewart said.

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a team member was unable to compete due to being spun at the initial inspection.

That left the team’s remaining members with no room for error as they completed the challenging competition. Dedication and precision paid off for the team of McKinsey Wickman of Prosper, TX, on Dasset Profile; Georgia Dillard of Little Rock, AR, on Galileo; and Georgia Phillips of Katy, TX, on Menue Rendezvous.

Wickman, who also swept the competition with her double gold victory as an individual rider, said she was “over the moon ecstatic with my horse and how he acted all weekend. He’s a star.” Wickman dominated throughout the week, turning in a final score of 28.6.

The Event at Rebecca Farm The ultimate award presented at The Event at Rebecca Farm is to the winner of the CCI3* as top competitors from across the U.S. vied for $30,000 in total prize money and generous prizes from multiple sponsors. Frankie Thieriot-Stutes of Occidental, CA, rode Chatwin positively around the show jumping course, casting away some doubt from past performances.

Thieriot-Stutes said of Chatwin’s performance on cross-country, “He’s a magician in cross-country, that horse. It’s unreal. When you stand up to gallop it’s like he has this gear box I can’t explain. I never kicked a single time…I’m so lucky

to get to sit on him.”

“I just can’t believe it,” Thieriot-Stutes said after winning, “I hold us to our standard, just the best we can be, and I’m so happy with him.” The duo had only one rail down, ending with a score of 32.1, to hold the lead over Caroline Martin and Islandwood Captain Jack.

“I’m glad I made the trek out and I’m so grateful to the Broussards for the travel grant, which helped make it possible…I thought this show would be a good step for him [Islandwood Captain Jack]. It’s not just about winning once but preparing him to succeed in multiple events in the future,” shared Martin.

Tamara Smith of Temecula, CA, maintained the lead in the CIC3* division with only one rail down as well. Her mount, Fleeceworks Royal, handled the pressure and high stakes of The Event with ease. Smith finished with a 39.4, topping Emilee Libby and Jakobi, who jumped double clear with a three-day total of 43.3.

Rounding out the international levels, overnight leader Heather Morris of Wildemar, CA, scored a 32.1 in the CCI2* division on Charlie Tango for the win.

This year, the Halt Cancer at X fundraising goal was $100,000. The Broussard family was pleased to report that nearly $95,000 had been raised to date from The Event through parking donations, competitor contributions, and special gifts from event patrons.

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Connecticut Dressage and Combined Training Association Meet The Board Series: Part III SUBMITTED BY CHRISSY CAPACCHIONE

THIS IS THE THIRD PART IN A series of articles highlighting people that devote their time to the Connecticut Dressage and Combined Training Association (CDCTA) by serving as board members.

Greetings all, my name is Chrissy Capacchione and I serve on the CDCTA Board. You may recognize me from past events as “the girl who has the horse with the strawberry freeze brand.” That’s Waldo; he and I participated in many CDCTA shows and clinics. Sadly, I lost him in March of this year. Now, I am starting a new adventure with a six-yearold bay gelding that I hope to bring along as an event horse and am also lucky enough to ride an older mare whose talents lie in cross-country. Currently, I

reside on our family farm with my black and tan Coonhound, Jasper, and am pursuing a degree in Forensic Psychology.

My involvement with CDCTA began at the first show I attended. The club was in need of volunteers, board members, and a president. The environment at the show was so welcoming and encouraging that I wanted to be involved to continue to promote this type of atmosphere. Since I became a board member, I have organized clinics and tried to get a feel for what our members would like to see from us. I am a firm believer that if there is something you are passionate about, that has given back to you, then it is right that you in turn give back to it. CDCTA is the perfect way to give back, as it is a community that strives to provide fun and educational learning

opportunities to members. We do this through mounted and unmounted clinics, along with three opportunities per year to show at our schooling shows that maintain a positive vibe!

If you would like to reach out to the board, please don’t hesitate to contact me; I will be happy to represent your thoughts and ideas! The club’s main goal is to be able to provide activities that members want to attend. Have an idea for a club event or clinic, but you aren’t sure how to get the ball rolling? Talk to us! We would love to bring your ideas to life. You can find us on Facebook or visit our website, cdctaonline.com, and reach out to me directly. Board member information can be found on our website’s contact page.

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[LEFT] enedict F, piloted b o ongdon, earned a in his rst outing at hird evel to capture the high score at the reen ountain orse ssociation Dressage Show. [ABOVE] li abeth ino and ailin ein e received reserve cha pion of raining evel and cha pion of First evel and bove at the enophon Far dressage schooling show.

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JUMPING FOR JOY The competition season started off well for Joy Congdon of Shelburne, VT, and her clients, Mary Anne Reich and Susan Fowler, at the June and July Green Mountain Horse Association Dressage (GMHA) shows. In the June show, Joy won the Third Level High-Point and Reserve Third Level HighPoint Championship of the three-day show on two very different horses. Byzy After Hoursa, a 15-year-old Morgan gelding owned by Susan Fowler of Essex, VT, earned a score of 67.7% for the Reserve High Score. Benedict CF, a seven-year-old Hanoverian gelding owned by Mary Ann Reich of Mendon, VT, earned a 69 at his ery first outing at Third Level to capture the high score. Benedict continued his winning ways at July GMHA Dressage Days, increasing his Third Level score to 71.4% and winning another class.

SPRUCED UP White Spruce Farms in New Braintree, MA, had two adult amateurs, Elizabeth Pino and Cailin Heinze, attend Xenophon Farm in Montague, MA, for a dressage schooling show with two of the farm’s school horses. Pino was the reserve champion of the Training Level division aboard Astrakhan after earning a 66.92% for second place in Training Level, Test 2. After taking first in First Level, Test 1 with a 67.592% and third in First Level, Test 2 with a 64.062%, Heinze was champion of First Level and Above aboard Tattoo Cailen. At a later show, Pino took second again in Training Level, Test 2 with Astrakhan and a 61.73%.

Congratulations ladies!

PILOT PROGRAM The newly integrated Dressage Pilot Program of the Interscholastic Equestrian

Association (IEA) began the season on September 8, 2018.

With increasing interest in the IEA Dressage program, the dressage discipline was officially added into the IEA membership process, allowing riders, coaches, and teams to officially register as IEA Dressage members for the 2018-19 season. The IEA Dressage Pilot Program had been running scrimmages for the past two years in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New York, Indiana, and Ohio and has been scheduling shows in Maryland, Virginia, New York, Tennessee, Georgia, Oklahoma, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Texas, and Mississippi.

In addition to the growing interest among members, the IEA has recently gained the support of the Intercollegiate Dressage Association (IDA) as a partnering organization to help promote and grow the

Dressage Pilot Program. Many IDA teams are planning on hosting IEA horse shows this season.

GETTING WARMED UP Millennium Dressage out of Harvard, MA, had a great outing to the Maplewood Warmbloods show! Many congratulations go to students Amanda Thurston and her own Argon 18 for earning the final scores towards her United States Dressage Federation Bronze Medal, officially making her a Bronze and Silver Medalist. Jen Hunt’s Weloura FH, piloted by trainer Mary Lauritsen, won her second Training Level class and was named high-point open of the day. Last but not least, Isabelle Thompson and her new mare, So Speciale Edition, continued learning together in the ring and qualified for FEI Young Rider regionals.

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dressage Right behind its host country, the U.S. Dressage Team earned the silver medal at the FEI Dressage Nations Cup Germany.

At the FEI Dressage Nations Cup Germany IN A CLOSE CONTEST WITH Germany, The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team earned the silver medal at the FEI Dressage Nations Cup Germany on Saturday, July 21 at the World Equestrian Festival CHIO Aachen. Under the leadership of Chef d’Equipe Robert Dover, the U.S. team of Laura Graves, Adrienne Lyle, Kasey Perry-Glass, and Steffen Peters produced a final score of 459.371, just 4.98 points behind the German team. “CHIO Aachen is like no other horse show in the world,” said Dover. “Because of that, when you’re making [CHIO Aachen] your final observation event [for the FEI World Equestrian Games Tryon 2018], you hope that the athletes will always have their dreams come true and the best rides of their lives.”

In their first appearance since earning a reserve title at the 2018 FEI World Cup Dressage Final, Graves and Verdades, a 2002 Dutch Warmblood gelding she owns with Curt Maes, started the week strong for the United States. They won Thursday’s Grand Prix with a score of 80.606% to help put the U.S. in strong position for Saturday’s Grand Prix Special.

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With less than three points separating The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team from second-placed Germany, the battle for a podium finish was far from over as competitors of all nationalities rode with expert precision in Saturday’s Grand Prix Special. Peters led the way for the team as the first ones through the in-gate, where he and Four Winds Farm’s Rosamunde, a 2007 Rheinlander mare, earned a 72.362% in addition to their score of 71.351% in Thursday’s Grand Prix.

Surprised by a moving camera when passing the judges booth, Verdades spooked during the second extended trot, causing him to continue to be spooky through several movements along that same side of the arena. However, Graves was able to refocus his energy for the end of the test and the combination finished on a score of 74.085%.

Rio Olympian Perry-Glass rode two superb tests aboard

Kasey Perry-Glass and Goerklintgaards Dublet claimed third place in the Grand Prix Special.

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Goerklintgaards Dublet, Diane Perry’s 2003 Danish Warmblood gelding, producing brilliant scores of 76.801% in the Grand Prix and 78.787% for third place in the Grand Prix Special. “My ride went super well today,” said Perry-Glass. “I was really confident in our warm-up. It was just about getting [that confidence] in the ring. After Thursday’s ride, I knew I had to go in there and perform again, and really show that we can be consistent at our scores. I feel like our changes were spot on and the pirouettes are getting better.

It is just a matter of putting it all together and really going for it.”

2012 London Olympian Lyle and Salvino, Betsy Juliano LLC’s 2007 Hanoverian stallion, performed consistently for the U.S. throughout the week, garnering a Grand Prix score of 74.581% and a Grand Prix Special score of 74.511%.

“Winning the Grand Prix was a grand thing for America,” said Dover. “We have to take into consideration that in Tryon [for the FEI World Equestrian Games Tryon 2018]; the Grand Prix will be the Nations Cup, the medal. That is very exciting— we are thrilled that we have had some extraordinary rides from our horses here in Aachen, in both of the tours here, and a fantastic group of athletes.” Germany emerged as the winners of the six-nation competition with a final score of 464.351, and Denmark earned bronze on a team result of 444.106.

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Driving news the event for four days instead of the previous three. The event welcomed 11 new members in attendance and several riders e plored a new official trail, initiated by Schlener, to the Great Hill Fire Tower in Hemenway State Forest.

NEWPORT COACHING Authentic 19th century coaches drawn by highly trained teams of horses returned to Newport, RI, in mid-August in the triennial renewal of a Weekend of Coaching, hosted by The Preservation Society of Newport County. Ten coaches from around the nation attended, driving through the streets of Newport and the grounds of the Newport Mansions.

Cheryl Pratt Rivers and UVM Tirzah won the Open Obstacle Driving Scurry at the New England Morgan Horse Show.

Mary Phillps was awarded the Concours d’Elegance at the 2018 Lorenzo Driving Competition.

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BACK AND BETTER After having to cancel the event in 2017 due to extensive storm damage to the grounds, the 2018 Lorenzo Driving Competition in Cazenovia, NY, returned and was better than ever! Mary Phillps went home with the Concours d’Elegance award and her name on the R. James Hubbard Perpetual Memorial Trophy.

High-Point Pony and Horse went to DeDe Bushneck and Teresa Jackson, respectively. In addition, the newly added driven dressage classes saw Elisa Forysinski have the best score in Training, Suzy Stafford have the best score in Preliminary, and Robin Groves

perform the best in Intermediate.

MAGNIFICENT MORGANS Congratulations to Kelly Pesek, president of the Southern New England Carriage Driving Association, who hails from Weston, MA, on her success at the New England Morgan Horse Show (NEMHS). Pesek and Moses Meadow won the $1500 Carriage Pleasure Driving East Coast Invitational Championship as well as the Concours d’Elegance, which is given to the turnout that, in the opinion of the judge, presented the most elegant effect throughout the competition. The duo also ended up Carriage Driving

High-Point reserve champions in the open division.

Also at the NEMHS, UVM Tirzah, driven by Cheryl Pratt Rivers of River Echo Morgans in Stockbridge, VT, and owned

by Clara Hendin, won the Open Obstacle Driving Scurry and was named the Open Driven Obstacle High-Point reserve champion.

MOUNTAIN TRAILS The Granite State Carriage Association hosted their 17th “Look To The Mountain” Ride and Drive in Chocorua, NH, with a few new elements. By popular demand, organizers Sonja Cahill and Cindy Schlener scheduled

KENTUCKY CHAMPION The Kentucky Classic Combined Driving Event at Hermitage Farm in Goshen, KY, hosted a head-to-head competition for the United States Equestrian Federation Advanced Pair Horse Combined Driving National Championship title. Paul Maye of airfield, , finished the weekend with top honors, earning his first pair horse title. e first impressed the udges with the quality movements of his pair to win the dressage phase on a score of 51.93. Next, Maye and his pair laid down another solid performance on Barry Hunter’s marathon phase, finishing the phase in second place on a score of 108.88. A tricky cones course resulted in seven balls down and 2.12 time penalties for a total of 23.12 penalties. However, Maye won the final phase and clinched the national champion title with an overall score of 183.93.

After announcing in 2017 that the event will share hosting responsibilities, the 2019 event will be held at Hillcroft Farm in Paris, KY.

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Has High Hopes For Super Days of Driving ARTICLE AND PHOTO SUBMITTED BY CAROL FRANK

ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL SEASON HAS gone by as we slide into the colder side of the year for the Saratoga Driving Association (SDA). Our sleek and beautiful partners turn into hairy beasts and soon our terrain will turn into a winter wonderland, but not just yet. Now we have time to reflect on everything we accomplished. A number of us got new driving buddies, and some old friends had to hang up their harnesses and take off their shoes. In our sport we can take nothing for granted—if you have a good moment, savor it.

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competitive driving is extremely complex and the number of dual-licensed judges and technical delegates is very small.

Every time we are challenged, we improve. To our members working with young green horses, the horse may get the hang of driving, develop, and become a great partner. However, eventually he will get old, need to retire, and may be replaced. Will we hold up to go through the process again? Do we still have it? The wonder is that every step can be beautiful, and I am speaking as someone that has a horse at every stage.

Organizers may not be so resilient, so be kind to them. If you want shows to continue, we need your participation. Get your friends to help, too! If you are not available the day of the show, help publi-

cize the event, get other people to give it a whirl and fill your spot, or be part of the planning and fundraising.

SDA works very hard to meet the needs of our members and friends. Jeff Morse has strived to combine the complex needs of the emerging driving community and he and Barbara Akers should be saluted for the excellent job they do. Marc Johnson has also raised our expertise.

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Western news

[LEFT] Cindy Post and Lazie Dazie were Circuit Champions and the buckle winner in Three-Year-Old Open and Amateur Mares. [ABOVE] The Athletic Equestrian League announced the launch of their inaugural western program.

PHOTOS: (LEFT) KELLEY ROCHE; (ABOVE) COURTESY OF ATHLETIC EQUESTRIAN LEAGUE

PROGRAM LAUNCH The Athletic Equestrian League, an organization offering horsemanship competition for riders from first grade to adult, launched its inaugural western program with the start of the 2018-2019 academic season. This unique equestrian challenge allows riders to test their skills in western horsemanship; on a pattern, which blends elements of ranch, horsemanship, and trail; and an unmounted horsemanship practicum.

PRIME PERFORMANCES Young riders of JD Performance Horses headed to Harmony Riders Association’s annual two-day show in Paris, NY, during the first wee end of August. The team started the weekend off with Deagan Marsh making his leadline debut and receiving his first blue ribbon. Emma Alton received two firsts in her Junior B classes, as well as two fourths and a fifth in her open classes.

Sunday was another fantastic day for the JD crew as well. Elissa Plyter had some great rides with a second and a third in her Junior B classes.

Finally, Anabelle Tolhurst got two first places and a second place in Beginner!

REGION SIX SUCCESS Powder Brook Farm of Harwinton, CT, had a great team attend the American Quarter Horse Association’s (AQHA) Region Six Super Six in West pringfield, . mong the many successful rides, congratulations are in order for Cindy Post and Lazie Dazie for taking home the circuit champion title and the buckle in Three-Year-Old Open and Amateur Mares.

STAFF SHIFT The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) recently expanded leadership positions for the western discipline. The 2018-2019 season began and previous Western Zone Administrator, Todd Knerr, shifted his

responsibilities to become the IEA Western Semi-Finals Coordinator. Knerr now oversees both Western Semi-Finals that will take place in April 2019.

MS SASSIE Congratulations to Dream Big Performance Horses’ own Melissa Lalli for her rides at the New England Pinto Horse Association’s August 2018 Horse Show held at Falls Creek Farm in Oneco, CT. Aboard Ms Sassie, the duo took home two firsts, a third, and a fourth in Open Western Pleasure and took first under all three judges in Ideal Western.

GIRL POWER Michele Carver Performance Horses of Broad Brook, CT, also made their way to the AQHA Region Six Super Six. Emily Messing took home Regional and Circuit Champion in Level 1 Amateur Showmanship, picking up another 20 points. Dawn McCallan was Reserve Regional Champion and Stacey McNeil was fifth

in the Regional portion and Reserve Circuit Champion.

ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED In 2007, the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Hall of Fame Committee initiated the NRHA Dale Wilkinson Lifetime Achievement Award, supported by the Reining Horse Foundation. Each year, the NRHA Board of Directors and past Hall of Fame inductees vote to approve a worthy candidate for recognition.

This year’s recipient is William Shatner.

William Shatner cultivated a career spanning over 50 years as an Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actor, director, producer, screenwriter, recording artist, author, and horseman. He is one of pop culture’s most recognizable figures, and for his contributions as a horseman, horse industry promoter, and philanthropist, the NRHA honored him with the 2018 Dale Wilkinson Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Schumacher and Fonck Shine at National Reining Horse Association European Derby NEARLY 480 HORSES MADE THEIR way to Kreuth, Germany, for the 2018 National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) European Derby and the NRHA European Affiliate Championship.

Non-Pro Championship Past NRHA Non-Pro World Champion Gina Schumacher clinched the 2018 European Affiliate Non-Pro Championship title riding Gotta Nifty Gun, owned by CS Ranch Management SA. Aboard the eightyear-old stallion, the German rider rode to a 218 and the top step of the podium.

She also took second with a score of 216 aboard Snip O Lution, also owned by CS Ranch Management SA. Sharing third place honors with a 215 was French Marie Baralon riding Chicken Sandwich and Tina Kuenstner-Mantl with Nu Chexomatic between the reins.

Open Derby Finals Past NRHA Open Champion Ann Fonck

has been showing in NRHA competition since 2001 when she won her first paycheck worth $276. During her successful career, prior to making her way to Kreuth, her NRHA LTE surpassed $871,700. Once again, the NRHA Professional proved her talent in the pen by sweeping the top three spots of the NRHA Open Derby.

Riding Shiners Voodoo, a five-year-old stallion, for owner Kimberly Wegner, Fonck performed an outstanding pattern worth a 226.5 score, which slid her straight to the Level 4 Open Championship. Nine horses after having shown Shiners Voodoo, Fonck rode her second mount, Made In Walla. With the seven-year-old gelding, she laid down another great ride, worth a 225, which placed her second. They say good things come in threes and the saying was definitely true when Fonck also tied her third mount, Gunnerlicious, an eight-year-old double registered APHA/AQHA stallion, to

ina chu acher too rst in the uropean on ro ha pionship aboard otta ift un and snatched second place aboard nip ution.

third place for owner Gina De Pauw after scoring a 222.5.

European Affiliate Championship Following the last class offered in the 2018 NRHA European Affiliate Championship, counting 19 participating nations, the final Nation Standings were determined: Austria took the lead with 404 points followed by Belgium with 389.5 points and Great Britain with 343 points. The Austrian Reining Horse Association received $500 for topping the rankings.

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[1] Carly Jenkins and Two Legit To Quit were Level 1 14-18 Pleasure Circuit Champions. [2] Dan Carlson and Made by Charlie were Circuit Champions and the buckle winner for Amateur Horsemanship. [3] Anna Salter and Too Lazy To Lope were All-Around Level 1 Youth 14-18 Champions. [4] Chase Barnes and Strutinwithmybootson were Circuit Champions in Junior Western Pleasure. [5] Dakota Hultberg and Good Time Loper were Level 1 Youth Showmanship Overall Champions and Youth Showmanship Overall Reserve Champions. [6] Samantha Adams and Only Blues and Jazz took a sixth and two eighths in Walk/Trot Youth Western Pleasure.

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[LEFT] Laurie Statam’s daughter, Robynn Statam, aboard Dash Rip Rock. [RIGHT] Robynn and Dash showed together in many disciplines.

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said that she thought he looked like a saddle seat horse and perhaps I should get a new saddle and new jacket to try something new. Four months later, Dash was reserve World Champion English Pleasure Junior Horse.”

That was just the beginning of a long list of accomplishments Laurie and Dash would earn. Competing in halter, sport horse in hand, English pleasure, park, fine harness, show pleasure driving, ride and drive, carriage, driven dressage, and driven obstacles, Dash Rip Rock was awarded 56 national and world titles, was named the 2015 United States Equestrian Federation Horse of Honor, Horse of the Year in Driving, and five-time Horse of the Year in Saddle Seat. Dash Rip Rock proved

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(LEFT) NANCY RUSSELL AND REBECCA MURPHY; (RIGHT) COURTESY OF THE REILLY FAMILY

IN THE 1960’S TV SHOW The Beverly Hillbillies, Dash Riprock was the tall, dark, handsome character that paraded through episodes, leaving a path of swooning women in his wake. He was flashy, charismatic, and simply irresistible—inarguably, much like the Friesian stallion who was named after the heartthrob.

Foaled in the Netherlands in 2003, the colt earned first premium before Laurie Statam purchased him at nine months old. After 30 years of showing Arabians, Dash was her first Friesian.

She wanted the very best Friesian she could afford, and she certainly was successful in her choice.

“I wanted him to be a dressage horse,” says Laurie, regarding her original plan for Dash. “I found myself in a Saddlebred barn where the owner

time and time again he was nothing short of a superstar.

At three years old, Laurie started standing Dash at stud. With over 80 offspring, his progeny are making their own mark in the world; four were on international television, three part-breds earning over 17 world titles, and two purebreds with multiple World titles. Dash’s charm and charisma have been successfully passed to his offspring, and they will continue to blaze their own paths.

Beyond the ribbons and accolades, Dash was a companion and friend to Laurie and her daughter, Robynn. The bond between the three of them was unmistakable. Dash enjoyed his days trail riding and being a member of the Statam family. His sudden passing earlier this year was beyond heartbreaking, and his departure was felt throughout the Friesian community.

“His heart was as big as the sky,” recalls Laurie fondly. “He always gave you everything he had; he was a great ambassador of the breed.” His giant personality and his stunning looks will forever leave a void in the show ring and in so many hearts.

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(LEFT) NANCY RUSSELL AND REBECCA MURPHY; (RIGHT) COURTESY OF THE REILLY FAMILY

DO YOU REMEMBER WHEN YOU were a kid; horse shows had that special time of day when the fun classes started?

When you could lose the jacket, sometimes the tack too, grab a mint julep (which was dyed green water in a Dixie cup), and egg and spoon ruled the ring along with the all-awaited sit-a-buck? Did you to wait for the ringmaster to shout, “Now!” or did you have to just respond as fast as possible in the command class? If so, you will be pleased to know that the Rhode Island Arabian Horse Association (RIAHA) brought back these beloved

childhood memories.

RIAHA knew members and friends needed a day of fun and games, adding in an ice cream social as a cherry on top, during our Fun in the Sun Horse Show held on July 29 at Pond View Equestrian Center in Pascoag, RI. Exhibitors enjoyed riding in casual clothes, with boots and helmets required, in an encouraging and super fun atmosphere with many laughs and congratulations—the whole show was based on the fun classes we love.

Simon Says was a huge hit and exhibitors had to be on their toes to listen for

Simon’s directions. Judge Chris Picardi and our ring mistress, Julia Eddy, were as enthusiastic as all the exhibitors. In addition to the regular placings for classes, Judge Picardi chose two exhibitors for special awards at the end of the show.

Diane Beaulieu and her horse, Clary’s Stephen Taber, won the Horsemanship Award, and PJ Harden and her horse, JH Corazon, received the Sportsmanship Award.

A great day of showing wrapped up with the ice cream social for all exhibitors and friends to enjoy, made possible by our sponsor, Rondeau’s Garage from Woodstock, CT. Many thanks to all the volunteers and our wonderful hosts for making this show possible. This year’s Fun Show was such a hit that we have decided to hold another fun day on November 4 with a Halloween/Autumn theme and delicious chili and hot soup for the social hour. See our website’s event page, riarabianhorseassociation.com/ events, to come join the fun!

In other news, congratulations are in order for Rebecca Murphy and the Reilly family. Rebecca and her lovely purebred, RAE Lightmyfire, recently earned their United States Dressage Federation Bronze Medal through the Third Level! The Reilly family recently purchased the purebred Arabian mare, Fun at Parties. We wish many years of happiness for this new team!

RIAHA is accepting new members and if you’d like to join us, please check out our website or better yet, come to one of our events to see what we are all about!

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Yankee Walkers: Gaited Horses of New England Larry Whitesell: A Legend in the Gaited World SUBMITTED BY LOREN STEVENS

LARRY WHITESELL IS A LEGEND in the world of gaited horses with nearly four decades of riding, showing, training, judging, and teaching. Larry

has reached the pinnacle of the world of smooth gliding horses with the respect of all who are lucky enough to study under his tutelage. He has

earned his quality reputation through the years for his exceptional talent for training horses and for his patience with each rider. Described by all as the gentleman of the gaited horse industry, Larry came to Yankee Walkers: Gaited Horses of New England (YWGHNE) to give a four-day clinic this July at Horsefeathers Academy in Mason, NH. For these days of Larry’s expertise, YWGHNE is very grateful.

Larry’s training techniques focus

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on creating a calm, relaxed horse that understands lateral movements. He suggests working for an entire year in a snaffle bit on skills such as shoulderin, side-pass, turn on the forehand, and turn of the haunches before the rider may have a safe, well-trained trail horse.

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closely linked to the relaxation in the horse. He emphasizes the importance of lightness of hands, rather than driving the horse into the bit or pulling at all on the horse’s mouth. Correct, light, gentle riding requires training the horse physically, mentally, and most importantly emotionally, to be grounded. A selfprofessed lawyer assigned to protect the viewpoint of the horse, Larry jokes, “I am here to speak on behalf of your horse and protect the rights of your horse. And for that, your horse thanks me,” he says with a laugh in his voice and a twinkle in his eyes.

P.J. Rossi attended the clinic with her beautiful Rocky Mountain Horse mare, Nike, as did Donna Moll and her Rocky Mountain Horse gelding, Showman.

Both Nike and Showman spent

the winter in training with Larry Whitesell and his training partner, Jennifer Bauer. On their adjacent farms in Cookeville, TN, Larry and Jennifer train a limited number of gaited horses each year. They worked on relaxation with Nike and Showman, teaching a variety of rein techniques to help the horses step under their midlines, slow their feet, and calm their minds. Both horses showed great improvement and better unity with their riders after their training time with Larry and Jennifer.

Julie Dillon, Yankee Walkers Club President, says she appreciates Larry as, “He speaks to the horse and for the horse.” She has studied under Larry for more than 25 years and says that she learns even more from the gaited master on biomechanics at every new clinic.

Yankee Walkers enjoyed a wonderful clinic with Larry, fellowship and joy with the other Yankee Walkers members, and the warm hospitality of Matt and Julie at their farm. Thank you to all who attended, especially to Larry, Matt, and Julie for making this event possible.

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ADVERTISERS INDEX 146 Supply Center ...........................................................................................55

Lucerne Farms ......................................................................................................3

A&B Lumber ..........................................................................................................2

Meadowbrook Gypsies......................................................................................5

Abacus Sports Installations .........................................................................42

Mid Atlantic Triply Ceilings ..........................................................................41

Absorbine/Wf Young Inc. ..............................................................................51

National Reining Horse Association ........................................................10

Apple Knoll Farm..............................................................................................75 Arena Works .......................................................................................................39 Back On Track ............................................................................................. 18-19 Barn Pros .............................................................................................................43 Big Bale Buddy..................................................................................................72 Blue Seal Dealers..............................................................................................29 Bridgewater Supply ........................................................................................24 Buckeye Nutrition ........................................................... Inside Front Cover Cargill Animal Nutrition....................................................................................7

Neogen Corporation ......................................................................Back Cover New England Dressage Association.........................................................76 Newport Polo .....................................................................................................12 Paul Congelosi Trailer Sales.........................................................................15 Perma Column East............................................................................................8 PhotoArt By Jill ...................................................................Inside Back Cover Plastic Innovation ............................................................................................37 Pleasant Ridge Builders ................................................................................40

Carolina Company............................................................................................89

Precise Buildings ..............................................................................................41

Center Hill Barns...............................................................................................42

Priefert Ranch Equipment ..............................................................................9

Cheshire Horse ..................................................................................................24

Ramm Horse Fencing & Stalls ....................................................................41

Classic Equine Equipment............................................................................27

Reveal 4-N-1.......................................................................................................68

ClearSpan Fabric Structure ..........................................................................21

Schleese Saddlery Service............................................................................59

Eko Group............................................................................................................82

Shed Man .............................................................................................................42

Equiline America..................................................................................................4

Shenandoah Gypsy Vanners .......................................................................47

Farm Credit .........................................................................................................86 Farms And Barns ..............................................................................................88 Fry’s Equine Insurance ...................................................................................39 Graber ...................................................................................................................39 HITS ........................................................................................................................60 Innovative Equine Systems .........................................................................37 Intrepid International.....................................................................................52 J & E Grill Manufacturing ..............................................................................31 JM Saddler ...........................................................................................................24

SmartPak Equine......................................................................................11&14 Smith Worthington .........................................................................................64 Soaring High Gypsy.................................................................................. 22-23 Springfield Fence .............................................................................................80 Stepping Stone Ranch ...................................................................................82 T J Holmes ...........................................................................................................86 The Carriage Shed............................................................................................33 Tom Balding Bits And Spurs........................................................................31

Kent Nutrition Group: Blue Seal ................................................................17

Wellcroft Fence System.................................................................................59

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White Haven Farm ...........................................................................................13

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White Horse Construction ............................................................................38

Lubrisyn...................................................................................................................1

William Raveis Luxury Properties .............................................................87

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EVENT LISTINGS

OCTOBER 03 | TSHA GENERAL MEETING, Hank’s Restaurant, Brooklyn, CT. CONTACT: 860-564-4700, info@ tristatehorsemen.com.

05 | WENTWORTH FALL HUNTER PACE, Lee, NH. CONTACT: Ann Pembroke, 603-679-8032, annp@wenworthhunt.org.

06 | DRESSAGE4KIDS TEAM PROGRAM CLINIC, Kross Creek Farm, Rhineback, NY. CONTACT: Mary Livernois, d4k.org@gmail.com, 908-268-4216.

06-08 | NEW ENGLAND PINTO HORSE ASSOCIATION & ALL BREED FUTURITY SHOW W/ PAINT HORSE CLASSES, Falls Creek Farm, Oneco, CT. CONTACT: neentries@gmail.com, kimsequine@ snet.net, nepinto.com.

08 | MYOPIA HUNT BLESSING OF THE HOUNDS, Myopia Schooling Field, Hamilton, MA. CONTACT: myopiahunt.org.

07 | CDCTA SCHOOLING SHOW, Westbrook Hunt Club, Westbrook, CT. CONTACT: Laura Claman, lauraclaman@outlook.com.

07 | OAKRISE 2018 GYMKHANA SERIES #10, Goffstown, NH. CONTACT: Jim Toli, 603-391-5326, secretary@oakrisehorsefarm.com.

14 | RISPCA HORSE & RIDER VERSATILITY EVENT #3, Goddard Park, Warwick, RI. CONTACT: Denise, 401-862-2621, turtlerockfarm@aol.com.

14 | PROSPECT HILL FARM SCHOOLING SHOW, Lincoln, RI. CONTACT: Kiara, 401-378-0557 phftrainerkiara@gmail.com.

17-21 | NEW ENGLAND EQUITATION FINALS, Eastern States Expo Coliseum, Springfield, MA. CONTACT: Robert Crawford, 978-356-5680, newenglandequitation.com.

01-04 | KATYDID COMBINED DRIVING EVENT, Katydid Farm Windsor, SC. CONTACT: Peggy Dils, 803-295-6785, dilsaiken@gmail.com.

03 | CTRA ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET, Litchfield Fire House, Litchfield, CT. CONTACT Pat Gogolya, 860-485-9092.

21 | CTRA BREAKFAST & RIDE, Wadsworth Falls Park, Middletown, CT. CONTACT: Cathy Clouse, 203507-7360; Christel Maturo, 475-414-6840.

03 | TSHA ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET, Groton Inn & Suites, Groton, CT. Falls Creek Farm, Oneco, CT. CONTACT: 860-564-4700, info@tristatehorsemen.com.

21 | MYOPIA HUNT NE HUNTER TRIALS, Bradley Palmer State Park, Topsfield, MA. CONTACT wendy wood@comcast.net, myopiahunt.org.

21 | BSTRA MT. JEFFERSON PLEASURE RIDE, Hubbardston, MA. CONTACT: Becky, 508-476-3960, bstra@charter.net, bstra.org.

07 | CTRA COCKAPONSETT STATE PARK RIDE, Chester, CT. CONTACT: Shane Emigh, 860-345-7553.

09 | MT. JEFFERSON PLEASURE RIDE, Hubbardson, MA. CONTACT: Becky, 508-476-3960, bstra@ charter.net, bstra.org.

26 | MYOPIA HUNT JUNIOR HALLOWEEN HUNT, Myopia Schooling Field, Hamilton, MA. CONTACT: myopiahunt.org.

12-13 | HORSE POWER FARM CROSS-COUNTRY DERBY, Canterbury CT. CONTACT: Ann Bowie, 860-334-1772, bowiea@sbcglobal.net, horsepowerfarm.info.

27 | HANSON RIDING CLUB TRAIL RIDE, Goddard Memorial Park, Warwick, RI. CONTACT: Christine Ferri, 401-345-7841, christineferri24@verizon.net.

14 | BSTRA ROBINSON STATE PARK RIDE, Robinson State Park, Feeding Hills, MA. CONTACT: Sharon, 413-668-7606, hiddenhollowacres@comcast.net, bstra.org.

NOVEMBER

21 | THE CUTTER FARM TWO PHASE & DRESSAGE SHOW, The Cutter Farm, Dracut, MA. CONTACT: Marina Burliss, 978-697-7858, info@cutterfarm.com.

25-28 | TWIN STATE OCTOBERFEST HORSE SHOW, Eastern States Expo Coliseum, Springfield, MA. CONTACT: John Lampropaulos, 603-770-1884, twinstateasb.org.

13 | CANADIAN HORSE EXPO NEW ENGLAND CHEVAL, Harwinton, CT. CONTACT: Margo Killoran 978-697-7910, facebook.com/canadianhorseexpo.

28 | COUNTRY HILL HALLOWEEN GYMKHANA, Mason, NH.CONTACT: Emily Sumner, 603-878-1586, e sumner gmail.com.

27 | TREASURE HILL FARM DRESSAGE & COMBINED TRAINING SCHOOLING SHOW, Treasure Hill Farm Equestrian Center, Salem, CT. CONTACT: Leanne, 860-884-6519, leanne@treasurehillfarm. com.

27 | TOUCHSTONE FARM FALL FUZZY SHOW, Temple, NH. CONTACT: Pam Falkins, 603-654-6308, pfalkins@touchstone-farm.org.

14 | OAKRISE 2018 PLEASURE SERIES #10, Goffstown, NH. CONTACT: Jim Toli, 603-391-5326, secretary@oakrisehorsefarm.com.

27 | SHALLOWBROOK DRESSAGE SHOW, Somers, CT. CONTACT: Jamie Savoie, 413-433,-9436, savoie10 gmail.com.

14 | CTRA TYLER MILL RIDE, Wallingford, CT. CONTACT: Diana Naples, 860-877-1643.

28 | CTRA TURKEY TROT, Berry Farm, Cheshire, CT. CONTACT: Cathy Clouse, 203-507-7360; Christel Maturo, 475-414-6840.

14 | OLD NORTH BRIDGE HOUNDS FALL PACE, Red Rail Farm, Lincoln, MA. CONTACT: Sandra Bedford, 540-336-2249, sandrambedford@aol.com.

28 | BSTRA GREAT PUMPKIN RIDE, Carver, MA. CONTACT: Becky, 508-476-3960, bstra@charter.net, bstra.org.

04 | BSTRA TURKEY TROT, Myles Standish State Forest, Carver, MA. CONTACT: Sharon, 413-6687606, hiddenhollowacres@comcast.net, bstra.org.

04 | MYOPIA HUNT FALL HUNTER PACE, Myopia Schooling Field, Hamilton, MA. CONTACT: mmilgrom@comcast.net, myopiahunt.org 06-08 | NEW ENGLAND PINTO HORSE ASSOCIATION & ALL BREED FUTURITY SHOW W/PAINT HORSE CLASSES, Falls Creek Farm, Oneco, CT. CONTACT: neentries@gmail.com, kimsequine@snet.net, nepinto.com.

08-10 | FANTASIA AT EQUINE AFFAIRE, Eastern States Expo Coliseum, Springfield, MA. CONTACT: 740-845-0085, info@equineaffaire.com.

08-11 | EQUINE AFFAIRE, Eastern States Expo, Springfield, MA. CONTACT 740- 4 -00 , info equineaffaire.com.

07 | TSHA GENERAL MEETING, Hank’s Restaurant, Brooklyn, CT. CONTACT: 860-564-4700, info@ tristatehorsemen.com.

10 | MYOPIA HUNT NE JOINT MEET, Myopia Schooling Field, Hamilton, MA. CONTACT: myopiahunt.org.

18 | COUNTRY HILL DRESSAGE & COMBINED TRAINING EVENT, Mason, NH. CONTACT: Emily Sumner, 0 - 7 -1 , e sumner gmail.com.

22 | MYOPIA HUNT THANKSGIVING HUNT, Appleton Farms Goodhue Street Entrance, Hamilton, MA. CONTACT: mmilgrom@comcast.net, myopiahunt.org.

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